Enrollment
961
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jerseyville, IL
Jersey Comm High School
Federal NCES profile for Jersey Comm High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172043002310
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jersey Comm High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Jerseyville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 961
- students enrolled
Jersey Comm High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jersey Comm High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jerseyville, IL.
School address
District: Jersey Cusd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 172043002310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jersey Comm High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jersey Comm High School
Jersey Comm High School is a large combined-grade school in Jerseyville, Illinois, enrolling 961 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 93% of state schools at 961 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Jersey Cusd 100 spends $13,096 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 208 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 961 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Jerseyville's public schools, it stands alongside Jerseyville West Elem School (352 students): Jersey Comm High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16:1).
Jersey Cusd 100 also operates Jersey Community Middle School (489 students) and Jerseyville East Elem School (392 students) alongside Jersey Comm High School.
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 Jersey Comm High School compares
Jersey Comm High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 961 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
961
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$13,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 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 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Jersey Comm High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jersey Cusd 100, which includes Jersey Comm High School.
$13,096
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 39.3%
Federal 14.3%
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 Jersey Comm High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Community Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jerseyville East Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jerseyville West Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grafton Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jersey Comm High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Jerseyville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~961 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jersey Comm High School
How many students attend Jersey Comm High School?
Jersey Comm High School has 961 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jerseyville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey Comm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jersey Comm High School is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jersey Comm High School?
The largest demographic group at Jersey Comm High School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Jerseyville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jersey Comm High School?
Jersey Comm High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Jersey Comm High School rank among public schools in Jerseyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jersey Comm High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jerseyville, 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 Jerseyville on the city page.
Is Jersey Comm High School a good school?
Jersey Comm High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois 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 Jersey Cusd 100?
Besides Jersey Comm High School, Jersey Cusd 100 also operates Jersey Community Middle School (489 students), Jerseyville East Elem School (392 students), and Jerseyville West Elem School (352 students). See the Jersey Cusd 100 district page for the complete list.
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