Ackerson High School

Summary:

Ackerson Lake Community Education is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Jackson, Michigan, with a student population of just 104. While part of the Napoleon Community Schools district, which is ranked 339 out of 606 districts in the state, Ackerson Lake stands out from nearby schools in several key ways.

Ackerson Lake has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.23%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Jackson High School and East Jackson Secondary School. However, the school has seen declining academic performance, with graduation rates dropping from 68% in 2019-2020 to just 24.3% in 2022-2023, and high dropout rates reaching 35.2% in 2018-2019. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, ranging from 49.4% to 78.2% in recent years.

Ackerson Lake's test scores in key subjects like science and social studies lag behind the district and state averages, and the school has a high percentage of students (77.88%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. Additionally, the school's spending per student has decreased from $9,174 in 2019-2020 to $8,212 in 2022-2023, and the student-teacher ratio has skyrocketed from 18.2 to 56.2 over the same period. While the data suggests opportunities for improvement, addressing the root causes of Ackerson Lake's underperformance will be crucial to turning the school around and providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

121 W Brooklyn Rd
Napoleon, MI 49201

(517) 905-5718

District: Napoleon Community Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,212

Student/teacher ratio: 26.7

Number of students: 83

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ackerson High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ackerson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ackerson High School is 26.7. (See more...)

Compare Ackerson High School employs 3.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ackerson High School is $8,212.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ackerson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Napoleon Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Napoleon Community Schools 184^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ackerson High School

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Rank History for all students at Ackerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	3.96	739^th	767	3.7%
2008	14.37	632^nd	750	15.7%
2009	14.87	633^rd	754	16.0%
2010	4.29	743^rd	765	2.9%
2011	4.86	751^st	784	4.2%
2012	10.69	686^th	773	11.3%
2014	6.00	770^th	799	3.6%
2015	8.78	783^rd	832	5.9%
2016	4.43	795^th	852	6.7%
2023	26.41	541^st	735	26.4%

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Rank History for White students at Ackerson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.67	541^st	647	16.4%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ackerson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	168	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	172
2003	168	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	172
2004	141	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	144
2005	140	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2006	40	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	42
2007	68	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	72
2008	40	1	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	42
2009	51	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	53
2010	61	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	64
2011	35	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	38
2012	46	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	47
2013	46	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	48
2014	40	1	0	6	0	0	0	0	47
2015	53	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	55
2016	45	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	51
2017	36	0	0	5	0	0	2	0	43
2018	49	1	0	2	0	0	3	0	55
2019	43	1	0	1	0	0	3	0	48
2020	63	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	70
2021	55	1	0	3	0	0	3	0	62
2022	71	1	0	2	0	0	2	0	76
2023	98	1	0	1	0	0	4	0	104
2024	74	2	0	3	0	0	4	0	83

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ackerson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	172	5.0	34.4	15.1
2003	172	5.0	34.4	15.1
2004	144	2.5	57.6	28.5
2005	146	1.0	146.0	n/a
2006	42	3.5	12.0	73.2
2007	72	4.0	18.0	53.5
2008	42	3.5	12.0	69
2009	53	4.2	12.6	51.9
2010	64	5.2	12.3	56.3
2011	38	5.2	7.2	68.4
2012	47	5.2	8.9	74.5
2013	48	6.2	7.6	77.1
2014	47	6.2	7.5	83
2015	55	4.0	13.7	76.4
2016	51	4.0	12.7	49
2017	43	2.8	15.3	48.8
2018	55	3.8	14.4	60
2019	48	4.0	12.0	64.6
2020	70	2.2	31.8	65.7
2021	62	3.4	18.2	64.5
2022	76	2.5	30.4	72.4
2023	104	1.8	56.2	77.9
2024	83	3.1	26.7	73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ackerson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	172	5.0	34.4	15.1
2003	172	5.0	34.4	15.1
2004	144	2.5	57.6	28.5
2005	146	1.0	146.0	n/a
2006	42	3.5	12.0	73.2
2007	72	4.0	18.0	53.5
2008	42	3.5	12.0	69
2009	53	4.2	12.6	51.9
2010	64	5.2	12.3	56.3
2011	38	5.2	7.2	68.4
2012	47	5.2	8.9	74.5
2013	48	6.2	7.6	77.1
2014	47	6.2	7.5	83
2015	55	4.0	13.7	76.4
2016	51	4.0	12.7	49
2017	43	2.8	15.3	48.8
2018	55	3.8	14.4	60
2019	48	4.0	12.0	64.6
2020	70	2.2	31.8	65.7
2021	62	3.4	18.2	64.5
2022	76	2.5	30.4	72.4
2023	104	1.8	56.2	77.9
2024	83	3.1	26.7	73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ackerson High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$424 (3.8%)	$10,734 (96.2%)	$11,158
2020	$387 (4.2%)	$8,787 (95.8%)	$9,174
2021	$845 (9.3%)	$8,259 (90.7%)	$9,104
2022	$617 (6.9%)	$8,285 (93.1%)	$8,901
2023	$1,207 (14.7%)	$7,005 (85.3%)	$8,212

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ackerson High School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	48	104	116.7%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	98	127.9%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.6%	77.9%	13.3%

Schools Near Ackerson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)		M-Step Math (2024)		M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ackerson High School	Public	9-12	121 W Brooklyn Rd	Napoleon	49201	Jackson County	Napoleon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 905-5718	83	3	26.7	73.5%	74 (89.2%)	2 (2.4%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)								(n/a)													$8,212	$1,207	$7,005
Michigan Center JrSr High School	Public	7-12	400 S State St	Michigan Center	49254	Jackson County	Michigan Center School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 764-1440	642	33	19.4	47.8%	553 (86.1%)	15 (2.3%)	22 (3.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.5%)	27.1	532^nd of 743 public high schools	28.4%		35.3	472^nd of 735 public high schools	35.8%	60	70.6	28.4	37.1	17.5		24.0		13.0	36.9	26.0	17.5	24.0	$13,698	$967	$12,730
Vandercook Lake High School	Public	7-12	1000 E Golf Ave	Jackson	49203	Jackson County	Vandercook Lake Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 782-8167	294	18	16.3	80.3%	226 (76.9%)	13 (4.4%)	16 (5.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.2%)	20.6	598^th of 743 public high schools	19.5%		37.7	447^th of 735 public high schools	39.2%	151	46.0	20.0	27.0			28.2		12.8	18.0	27.0	20.0	18.9	$15,011	$1,072	$13,938
Jackson Preparatory Early College	Public, Charter	6-12	2111 Emmons Rd	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Jackson Preparatory & Early College	Yes	No	No	Yes	(517) 705-5732	277	13	21.3	33.6%	186 (67.1%)	36 (13.0%)	20 (7.2%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.8%)	79.4	123^rd of 743 public high schools	83.4%		53.2	321^st of 735 public high schools	56.3%	198	76.9	30.8	60.0		57.1	55.9	33.3	35.3	33.3	58.3	33.3	45.5	$10,564	$1,202	$9,362
Jackson Area Career Center	Public	9-12	6800 Browns Lake Rd	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Jackson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(517) 768-5163	0	34	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
East Jackson Secondary School	Public	7-12	1566 N Sutton Rd	Jackson	49202	Jackson County	East Jackson Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 764-1700	373	17	21.4	74.8%	285 (76.4%)	27 (7.2%)	27 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	30 (8.0%)	46.3	368^th of 743 public high schools	50.5%		27.1	540^th of 735 public high schools	26.5%	172	52.3	9.1	35.0			12.5		6.3	30.2	39.0	14.0	37.3	$16,610	$3,243	$13,368
WAY East Jackson	Public, Virtual	6-12	345 N Dettman Rd	Jackson	49202	Jackson County	East Jackson Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(517) 945-1335	24	0		83.3%	19 (79.2%)	1 (4.2%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.5%)								(n/a)													$10,016	$1,682	$8,334
Jackson County Jail	Public	9-12	212 W Wesley St	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 841-2208	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Columbia Alternative Education	Public	6-12	4460 N Lake Rd	Clarklake	49234	Jackson County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 529-9400	85	4	24.2	63.5%	75 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.9%)								(n/a)													$9,011	$667	$8,345
Jackson High School	Public	9-12	544 Wildwood Ave	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 841-3700	1,027	52	19.9	67.5%	425 (41.4%)	344 (33.5%)	99 (9.6%)	24 (2.3%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	128 (12.5%)	34.2	476^th of 743 public high schools	35.9%		28.2	531^st of 735 public high schools	27.8%	55			37.8	12.4						34.9		31.7	$16,519	$5,334	$11,184

Frequently Asked Questions about Ackerson High School

How many students attend Ackerson High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 83 students attended Ackerson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ackerson High School?

Students at Ackerson High School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Ackerson High School in?

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