Enrollment
1,830
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MO
Jackson Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291560000738
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Sr. High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Sr. High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Sr. High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Jackson, MO.
School address
District: Jackson R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291560000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
103.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Sr. High
Jackson Sr. High is a large high school in Jackson, Missouri, enrolling 1,830 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Missouri schools and 39% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,830 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jackson R-Ii also operates Russell Hawkins Jr. High (867 students) and Jackson Middle (850 students) alongside Jackson Sr. High.
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 Sr. High compares
Jackson Sr. High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 55% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,830 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,830
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 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 90.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Jackson Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson R-Ii, which includes Jackson Sr. High.
$10,707
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 33.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Hawkins Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Drive Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,830 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Sr. High
How many students attend Jackson Sr. High?
Jackson Sr. High has 1,830 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Sr. High is 17.8:1, which is 39% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Sr. High?
20.8% of students at Jackson Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Sr. High is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Jackson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Sr. High?
Jackson Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Sr. High rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Sr. High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Jackson, MO. 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.
Is Jackson Sr. High a good school?
Jackson Sr. High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 R-Ii?
Besides Jackson Sr. High, Jackson R-Ii also operates Russell Hawkins Jr. High (867 students), Jackson Middle (850 students), and East Elementary (726 students). See the Jackson R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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