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Northwest Connect

6900 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 151 students in grades 7-12, Northwest Connect ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Northwest Connect ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Northwest Connect's student population of 151 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Northwest Connect ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Connect is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northwest Connect, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northwest Connect and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northwest Connect and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Northwest Connect and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northwest Connect and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northwest Connect and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northwest Connect and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northwest Connect and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northwest Connect and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northwest Connect and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Northwest Connect and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
50-59%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Northwest Connect and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northwest Connect and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northwest Connect and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Connect's ranking?
Northwest Connect is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Northwest Connect often compared to?
Northwest Connectis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Alternative Education, Western High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northwest Connect?
The graduation rate of Northwest Connect is 50-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Northwest Connect?
151 students attend Northwest Connect.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Northwest Connect students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Connect?
Northwest Connect has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Connect offer ?
Northwest Connect offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Connect part of?
Northwest Connect is part of Northwest Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 151 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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