- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Jacksonolin High School
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonolin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039000164
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonolin High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #33 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonolin High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonolin High School ranks #33 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Jacksonolin High School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 010039000164 · Birmingham, AL Other · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 18.3:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Jacksonolin High School held near 758 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jacksonolin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school
Jacksonolin High School
713 students
What this shows Jacksonolin High School reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonolin High School compares
Jacksonolin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 45% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Alabama - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
98.3%
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
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Jacksonolin High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacksonolin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonolin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hayes K8
Standard public school
693 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonolin High School
How many students attend Jacksonolin High School?
Jacksonolin High School has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonolin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonolin High School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacksonolin High School?
85.5% of students at Jacksonolin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonolin High School?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonolin High School is African American at 90.5% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonolin High School?
Jacksonolin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Jacksonolin High School rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonolin High School ranks #33 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Jacksonolin High School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.