Serving 350 students in grades 9-12, Jackson County Central Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson County Central Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jackson County Central Senior High School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson County Central Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson County Central Senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1234 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson County Central Senior High School's ranking?
Jackson County Central Senior High School is ranked #1234 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson County Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson County Central Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Jackson County Central Senior High School?
350 students attend Jackson County Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jackson County Central Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson County Central Senior High School?
Jackson County Central Senior High School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson County Central Senior High School offer ?
Jackson County Central Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jackson County Central Senior High School part of?
Jackson County Central Senior High School is part of Jackson County Central School District.
School Reviews
5 11/30/2021
A great school where the faculty always tries to help their students perform as well as they can both academically and personally.
1 2/24/2020
There are growing complaints of school bus drivers abusing students, teacher aids verbally abusing students. Do not enroll your child in JCC school district.
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