- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, MI
Jw Sexton High School
Federal NCES profile for Jw Sexton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262115005803
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jw Sexton High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 22
- schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jw Sexton High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jw Sexton High School ranks #3 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI.
School address
District: Lansing Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262115005803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-231 students YoY
Jw Sexton High School shrank from 976 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-23.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.6 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-231 students YoY 262115005803 · Lansing, MI Other · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 10.9:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Everett High School (1,017 students)
Jw Sexton High School shrank from 976 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (-23.7%). Teacher FTE lost 54.6 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jw Sexton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Everett High S
Everett High School
1,017 students
- Gardner Intern
Gardner International School
874 students
- Eastern High S
Eastern High School
798 students
- Pattengill Sch
Pattengill School
706 students
- This school
Jw Sexton High School
586 students
- Dwight Rich Sc
Dwight Rich School of the Arts
562 students
What this shows Jw Sexton High School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jw Sexton High School compares
Jw Sexton High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 57% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,256
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 56.7%
White 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Jw Sexton High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lansing Public School District reports $19,256 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jw Sexton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardner International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pattengill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dwight Rich School of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jw Sexton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Lansing
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jw Sexton High School
How many students attend Jw Sexton High School?
Jw Sexton High School has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, MI. CCD year-over-year: 976 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), down 231.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jw Sexton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jw Sexton High School is 10.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jw Sexton High School?
85.1% of students at Jw Sexton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jw Sexton High School?
The largest demographic group at Jw Sexton High School is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Lansing, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jw Sexton High School?
Jw Sexton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jw Sexton High School rank among schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Jw Sexton High School ranks #3 of 22 schools in Lansing, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lansing on the city page.
What other schools are in Lansing Public School District?
Besides Jw Sexton High School, Lansing Public School District also operates Everett High School (1,017 students), Gardner International School (874 students), and Eastern High School (798 students). See the Lansing Public School District district page for the complete list.