JW Sexton High School

Lansing Public School District

Lansing, Michigan

976 students

High School, Grades 7–12

(517)755-1070 School Website

976

Students

17.9:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

960

B-

out of 1600

Average

Avg ACT Score

B-

out of 36

Average

AP Courses

B-

courses offered

Average

AP Enrollment

11%

of students

Average

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

77%

A-

Good

Reading Proficiency

16%

Below Avg

Math Proficiency

Below Avg

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Typical courses and practice resources for students at JW Sexton High School

Biology

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science

College-level environmental science

World History

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History

College-level American history

After JW Sexton High

Where graduates go and what they study

Popular Colleges

Michigan State University

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Popular Majors

Nursing

Business

Psychology

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

Computer Science

Pre-Medicine Studies

Forensic Science and Technology

Pre-Law Studies

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School Details

Address

102 Mcpherson Ave, Lansing, MI 48915

Phone

(517)755-1070

Website

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District

Lansing Public School District

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