For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 745 students in 48915, MI.
The top-ranked public high school in 48915, MI is Jw Sexton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 48915 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48915, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48915 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jw Sexton High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48915, MI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jw Sexton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Gr: 8-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
48915, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Advancepath Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 87%
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 101:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
609 N. Verlinden Avenue
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 325-6874
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 325-6874
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 48915, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 48915, MI include Jw Sexton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 48915?
1 public high schools are located in 48915.
What is the racial composition of students in 48915?
48915 public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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