Jo Brighton Skills Center

Wyandotte School District of the City of

www.wyandotte.org

132 Students

Other 4th - 12th

School Overview

The Jo Brighton Skills Center, located in Wyandotte, Michigan, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Wyandotte Public Schools district. It is designed to provide comprehensive vocational training and life-skills development for students with special needs. The center focuses on creating a supportive environment where students can transition from traditional classroom settings into practical, real-world work experiences, emphasizing independence, self-advocacy, and career readiness.

The curriculum at Jo Brighton is tailored to meet the individual goals of its students, offering hands-on instruction that prepares them for post-secondary life. By integrating academic learning with community-based vocational instruction, the school helps students build confidence and develop the specific skills necessary to succeed in various workplace environments. Through its dedicated staff and community partnerships, the center serves as a vital bridge for students aiming to achieve personal growth and sustainable employment after graduation.

132

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

5.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jo Brighton Skills Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	21
Black	21
Asian	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
83 (62.9%)
Hispanic
21 (15.9%)
Black
21 (15.9%)
American Indian
3 (2.3%)
Asian
2 (1.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wyandotte School District of the City of
Phone:	(734)759-6300
Website:	http://www.wyandotte.org
Grade Range:	4th - 12th
Total Students:	132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 11

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 8

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 17

Ungraded 45