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Paragon Charter Academy vs. Sharp Park Academy

Should you attend Paragon Charter Academy or Sharp Park Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Paragon Charter Academy
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Sharp Park Academy
766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Paragon Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Sharp Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paragon Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sharp Park Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
604 students
318 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paragon Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sharp Park Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
42% | 58%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paragon Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sharp Park Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paragon Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sharp Park Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paragon Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sharp Park Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#965 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#173 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paragon Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sharp Park Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 30% in MI)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paragon Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharp Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in MI)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paragon Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharp Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paragon Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharp Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jackson School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Paragon Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sharp Park Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
99
67
Grade 1 Students
71
57
Grade 2 Students
74
50
Grade 3 Students
72
49
Grade 4 Students
70
53
Grade 5 Students
55
42
Grade 6 Students
74
-
Grade 7 Students
46
-
Grade 8 Students
43
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Paragon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paragon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paragon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paragon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paragon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paragon Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paragon Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sharp Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paragon Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sharp Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paragon Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Paragon Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sharp Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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