- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, AL
Jacksonville High School
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010186000673
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonville High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacksonville High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Jacksonville, AL.
School address
District: Jacksonville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010186000673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jacksonville High School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010186000673 · Jacksonville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 15.8:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kitty Stone Elementary School (929 students)
Jacksonville High School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
How Jacksonville High School compares
Jacksonville 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,001
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
African American 26.7%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Jacksonville High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jacksonville City reports $12,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacksonville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitty Stone Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Jacksonville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~756 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville High School
How many students attend Jacksonville High School?
Jacksonville High School has 756 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville High School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacksonville High School?
51.4% of students at Jacksonville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonville High School?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonville High School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonville High School?
Jacksonville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 High School rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Jacksonville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jacksonville City?
Besides Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville City also operates Kitty Stone Elementary School (929 students). See the Jacksonville City district page for the complete list.