Enrollment
756
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jacksonville High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jacksonville, Alabama, enrolling 756 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 756 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 366 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #34, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Jacksonville's public schools, it stands alongside Kitty Stone Elementary School (929 students): Jacksonville High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 18.2:1).
Its district, Jacksonville City, also runs Kitty Stone Elementary School (929 students).
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 Jacksonville High School compares
Jacksonville High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,311
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jacksonville City, which includes Jacksonville High School.
$11,311
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 57.1%
Federal 19.4%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Jacksonville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~756 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
Is Jacksonville High School a good school?
Jacksonville High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. 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 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.
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