- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, IL
Jacksonville High School
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172028002280
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonville High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 890
- students enrolled
Jacksonville High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Jacksonville, IL.
School address
District: Jacksonville Sd 117 · Illinois
NCES ID 172028002280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Jacksonville High School held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 72.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 172028002280 · Jacksonville, IL High · MID · TRAD
890 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville Middle School (680 students)
Jacksonville High School held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 72.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jacksonville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jacksonville High School
890 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle School
680 students
- Eisenhower Ele 349
Eisenhower Elem School
349 students
- South Jacksonv 311
South Jacksonville Elem School
311 students
- Washington Ele 264
Washington Elem School
264 students
- The Early Year 247
The Early Years
247 students
What this shows Jacksonville High School reports 890 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonville High School compares
Jacksonville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 890 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
890
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Jacksonville High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Jacksonville Sd 117 reports $15,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Jacksonville Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Early Years | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~890 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville High School
How many students attend Jacksonville High School?
Jacksonville High School has 890 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 893 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville High School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacksonville High School?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonville High School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonville High School?
Jacksonville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jacksonville High School rank among public schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Jacksonville, IL. 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 Sd 117?
Besides Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville Sd 117 also operates Jacksonville Middle School (680 students), Eisenhower Elem School (349 students), and South Jacksonville Elem School (311 students). See the Jacksonville Sd 117 district page for the complete list.