At a glance
Reported students
260
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
260
Jackson Preparatory Early College: 260 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
19.8:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 330
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Jackson Preparatory Early College
Jackson Preparatory Early College is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Jackson. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Jackson Preparatory & Early College. NCES reports 260 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.8:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.6%) and Black (16.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 3.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jackson Preparatory Early College
- 1How do the reported 19.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 3.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.6%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black16.5%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial8.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Jackson Preparatory Early College
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Area Career Center High · Jackson ISD | 09–12 | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| Vandercook Lake High School High · Vandercook Lake Public Schools | 06–12 | 258 | 2.5 mi |
| Columbia Alternative Education High · Columbia School District | 06–12 | 78 | 4.4 mi |
| Michigan Center JrSr High School High · Michigan Center School District | 07–12 | 700 | 5.3 mi |
| Jackson County Jail High · Jackson Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 5.5 mi |
| Jackson Pathways High · Jackson Public Schools | 09–12 | 77 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Preparatory Early College
What grades does Jackson Preparatory Early College serve?
Jackson Preparatory Early College reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jackson Preparatory & Early College.
How many students attend Jackson Preparatory Early College?
Jackson Preparatory Early College reported 260 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 330 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jackson Preparatory Early College?
The calculated ratio is 19.8:1, based on 260 students and 13.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jackson Preparatory Early College a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jackson Preparatory Early College is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Jackson Preparatory Early College students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jackson Preparatory Early College in?
Jackson Preparatory Early College is part of Jackson Preparatory & Early College, based in Jackson, MI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jackson Preparatory Early College?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jackson Area Career Center (0.4 mi), Vandercook Lake High School (2.5 mi), Columbia Alternative Education (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.