- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MI
Jackson High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261962005629
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Jackson, MI.
School address
District: Jackson Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261962005629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Jackson High School held near 1,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.8 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 261962005629 · Jackson, MI High · MID · TRAD
989 enr · 18.3:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Middle School at Parkside (750 students)
Jackson High School held near 1,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.8 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jackson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jackson High School
989 students
- Middle School
Middle School at Parkside
750 students
- South Central
South Central Michigan Virtual
402 students
- Cascades Eleme
Cascades Elementary School
398 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elementary School
396 students
- Hunt Elementar 366
Hunt Elementary School
366 students
What this shows Jackson High School reports 989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson High School compares
Jackson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Michigan - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
African American 34.0%
Two or More 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Jackson High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Jackson Public Schools reports $16,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle School at Parkside | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central Michigan Virtual | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascades Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 80.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Jackson
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~989 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson High School
How many students attend Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has 989 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 1,027 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School is 18.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson High School?
64.0% of students at Jackson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson High School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson High School is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Jackson, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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).
How does Jackson High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Jackson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public Schools?
Besides Jackson High School, Jackson Public Schools also operates Middle School at Parkside (750 students), South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students), and Cascades Elementary School (398 students). See the Jackson Public Schools district page for the complete list.