- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Massillon, OH
Jackson High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390498503715
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Massillon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Massillon, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-108 students YoY
Jackson High School shrank from 2,024 students in 2022-23 to 1,916 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 89.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-108 students YoY 390498503715 · Massillon, OH High · MID · TRAD
1,881 enr · 21.6:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students)
Jackson High School shrank from 2,024 students in 2022-23 to 1,916 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 87.8 → 89.5 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
1,881 students
- Jackson Memori
Jackson Memorial Middle School
1,313 students
- Strausser Elem
Strausser Elementary School
819 students
- Sauder Element 722
Sauder Elementary School
722 students
- Lake Cable Ele 544
Lake Cable Elementary School
544 students
- Amherst Elemen 462
Amherst Elementary School
462 students
What this shows Jackson High School reports 1,881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson High School compares
Jackson High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,881 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,881
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$11,595
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Jackson High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson Local reports $11,595 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 Memorial Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strausser Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sauder Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Cable Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amherst 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
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Massillon
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Perry High School
Standard public school
1,456 students 18:1 students per teacher
Washington High School
Standard public school
1,211 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
R G Drage Career Technical Ctr
Vocational / career-technical school
736 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Tuslaw High School
Standard public school
368 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,881 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson High School
How many students attend Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has 1,881 students enrolled. It is a high school in Massillon, OH. CCD year-over-year: 2,024 (2022-23) → 1,916 (2023-24), down 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School is 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson High School?
12.8% 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 82.7% of enrollment, in Massillon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Jackson High School rank among high schools in Massillon?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Massillon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Massillon on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Local?
Besides Jackson High School, Jackson Local also operates Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students), Strausser Elementary School (819 students), and Sauder Elementary School (722 students). See the Jackson Local district page for the complete list.