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JW Sexton High School

Lansing, Michigan · Grades 9 to 12 · Lansing Public School District

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About JW Sexton High School

JW Sexton High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Lansing, Michigan. It reported 586 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Lansing. With about 32.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18 students per teacher. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. There are 56 other schools within 5 miles. Lansing Public School District runs 25 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Ingham County.

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School facts

Address	102 McPherson Ave, Lansing, MI 48915
Phone	(517) 755-1070
School district	Lansing Public School District
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	586
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	32.5
Students per teacher	18
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Ingham County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 262115005803). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does JW Sexton High School serve?

JW Sexton High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend JW Sexton High School?

JW Sexton High School reported 586 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at JW Sexton High School?

About 18 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 586 students and 32.5 teachers in federal data.

Is JW Sexton High School a public or charter school?

JW Sexton High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is JW Sexton High School in?

JW Sexton High School is part of Lansing Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/lansing-public-school-district/

Where is JW Sexton High School located?

JW Sexton High School is at 102 McPherson Ave, Lansing, MI 48915. The phone number is (517) 755-1070.

How many other schools are near JW Sexton High School?

There are 56 other schools within 5 miles of JW Sexton High School in our directory.