- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, OH
Jackson High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390441501075
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jackson, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Jackson High School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 390441501075 · Jackson, OH High · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 9.2:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Middle School (525 students)
Jackson High School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Jackson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jackson High School
587 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
525 students
- Jackson Northv
Jackson Northview Elementary School
389 students
- Jackson Westvi
Jackson Westview Elementary School
386 students
- Jackson Southv
Jackson Southview Elementary School
349 students
What this shows Jackson High School reports 587 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 49% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▲ 8% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Ohio - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$13,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Jackson High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson City reports $13,578 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Northview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Westview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Southview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson High School
How many students attend Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has 587 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, OH. CCD year-over-year: 632 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School is 9.2:1, which is 49% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson High School?
34.0% of students at Jackson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson High School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson High School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Jackson, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jackson, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson City?
Besides Jackson High School, Jackson City also operates Jackson Middle School (525 students), Jackson Northview Elementary School (389 students), and Jackson Westview Elementary School (386 students). See the Jackson City district page for the complete list.