For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 462 students in 49203, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 49203, MI are Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy, Woodville Community Center and Vandercook Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 49203 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 49203, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 49203 have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vandercook Lake High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49203, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Grades: 1-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Woodville Community Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Catherine St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Vandercook Lake High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-8167
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-8167
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
49203, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Francis Street Primary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1320 Francis St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
1226 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
500 Griswold St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Grades: K-7
| 130 students
Lincoln Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Grades: K
| n/a students
216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Grades: K-2
| 65 students
Mcdevitt School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
800 E. Mcdevitt
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
730 Tomlinson St.
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 49203, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 49203, MI include Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy, Woodville Community Center and Vandercook Lake High School.
How many public high schools are located in 49203?
3 public high schools are located in 49203.
What is the racial composition of students in 49203?
49203 public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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