- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, TX
Jacksonville H S
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonville H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482459002750
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonville H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonville H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville H S ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Jacksonville, TX.
School address
District: Jacksonville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482459002750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Jacksonville H S held near 1,364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 86.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 482459002750 · Jacksonville, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,270 enr · 14.9:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Nichols Int (674 students)
Jacksonville H S held near 1,364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 86.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jacksonville H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jacksonville H S
1,270 students
- Nichols Int
Nichols Int
674 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle
629 students
- East Side El
East Side El
623 students
- Fred Douglass
Fred Douglass
577 students
- Joe Wright El
Joe Wright El
526 students
What this shows Jacksonville H S reports 1,270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonville H S compares
Jacksonville H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,270
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$11,763
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 23.5%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Jacksonville H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jacksonville Isd reports $11,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacksonville H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Side El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred Douglass | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Wright El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonville H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville H S
How many students attend Jacksonville H S?
Jacksonville H S has 1,270 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,331 (2022-23) → 1,364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville H S is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacksonville H S?
73.9% of students at Jacksonville H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonville H S?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonville H S is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonville H S?
Jacksonville H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Jacksonville H S rank among public schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville H S ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Jacksonville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jacksonville Isd?
Besides Jacksonville H S, Jacksonville Isd also operates Nichols Int (674 students), Jacksonville Middle (629 students), and East Side El (623 students). See the Jacksonville Isd district page for the complete list.