Enrollment
1,881
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390498503715
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson High School
Jackson High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Massillon, Ohio, enrolling 1,881 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,881 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 87 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jackson Local spends $10,971 per pupil, 25% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Massillon's high schools, it stands alongside Perry High School (1,456 students): Jackson High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 18:1).
Jackson Local also operates Jackson Memorial Middle School (1,313 students) and Strausser Elementary School (819 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Local, which includes Jackson High School.
$10,971
Per student
-25%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.9%
State 17.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Jackson High School a good school?
Jackson High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 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.
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