- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MN
Jackson County Central Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Jackson County Central Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 270023100773
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson County Central Senior High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 332
- students enrolled
Jackson County Central Senior High has class sizes larger than 92% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson County Central School Dist. · Minnesota
NCES ID 270023100773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Jackson County Central Senior High held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270023100773 · Jackson, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 25.5:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside Elementary (350 students)
Jackson County Central Senior High held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Jackson County Central Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside Elem
Riverside Elementary
350 students
- This school
Jackson County Central Senior High
332 students
- Jackson County
Jackson County Central Middle
241 students
- Pleasantview E
Pleasantview Elementary
170 students
What this shows Jackson County Central Senior High reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson County Central Senior High compares
Jackson County Central Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 61% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,939
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Jackson County Central Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County Central School Dist. reports $13,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson County Central Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson County Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasantview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson County Central Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson County Central Senior High
How many students attend Jackson County Central Senior High?
Jackson County Central Senior High has 332 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MN. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson County Central Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson County Central Senior High is 25.5:1, which is 61% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson County Central Senior High?
35.3% of students at Jackson County Central Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson County Central Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Jackson County Central Senior High is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Jackson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson County Central Senior High?
Jackson County Central Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jackson County Central School Dist.?
Besides Jackson County Central Senior High, Jackson County Central School Dist. also operates Riverside Elementary (350 students), Jackson County Central Middle (241 students), and Pleasantview Elementary (170 students). See the Jackson County Central School Dist. district page for the complete list.