At a glance
Reported students
586
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan high enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
319.5
JW Sexton High School: 586 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
18.1:1 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
- 933
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.72
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.4:1
What the reported data says about JW Sexton High School
JW Sexton High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Lansing. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Lansing Public School District. NCES reports 586 students for 2024–25.
Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, 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 Black (56.7%) and White (14.7%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking JW Sexton High School
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.46 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.11
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.7%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black56.7%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.7%
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
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in Lansing Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eastern High School
High · Grades 09–12
798 reported students
Everett High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,017 reported students
Hill Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Dwight Rich School of the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–08
562 reported students
North School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
471 reported students
Pattengill School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
706 reported students
Public schools near JW Sexton High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Senior High School High · Waverly Community Schools | 09–12 | 987 | 2.3 mi |
| SAIL Waverly High · Ingham ISD | 09–12 | 9 | 2.3 mi |
| Ingham AcademyFamily Center High · Ingham ISD | 07–12 | 41 | 2.5 mi |
| Eastern High School High · Lansing Public School District | 09–12 | 798 | 2.6 mi |
| Everett High School High · Lansing Public School District | 09–12 | 1,017 | 2.9 mi |
| Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center High · Eaton RESA | 09–12 | 0 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about JW Sexton High School
What grades does JW Sexton High School serve?
JW Sexton High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Lansing Public School District.
How many students attend JW Sexton High School?
JW Sexton High School reported 586 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 933 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at JW Sexton High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 586 students and 32.46 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 JW Sexton High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
JW Sexton High School is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of JW Sexton High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is JW Sexton High School in?
JW Sexton High School is part of Lansing Public School District, based in Lansing, MI, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near JW Sexton High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waverly Senior High School (2.3 mi), SAIL Waverly (2.3 mi), Ingham AcademyFamily Center (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.