Enrollment
989
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261962005629
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson High School
Jackson High School is a higher-need, large high school in Jackson, Michigan, enrolling 989 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 95% of state schools at 989 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 222 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 989 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jackson's high schools, it stands alongside Jackson Pathways (77 students): Jackson High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 19.3:1).
Jackson Public Schools also operates Middle School at Parkside (750 students) and South Central Michigan Virtual (402 students) alongside Jackson High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson High School compares
Jackson High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,274
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Public Schools, which includes Jackson High School.
$15,274
Per student
+13%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 49.8%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jackson High School a good school?
Jackson High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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