East Jackson Secondary School in Jackson, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

East Jackson Secondary School is a suburban public school in Jackson, Michigan that is part of East Jackson Community Schools. It serves 359 students in grades 7 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.9:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 12

359 Students

15 Teachers

1566 N Sutton Rd

Jackson, MI 49202 View local requests

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East Jackson Secondary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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East Jackson Secondary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

14%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

East Jackson Secondary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 12, 2026

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