Jackson High School is a public high school located near downtown Jackson, Michigan. The school was created in 1908 with the merger of Jackson's West Side and East Side High Schools and moved to its present location in 1927. The school's mascot is the Viking.
Serving 989 students in grades 9-12, Jackson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 989 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jackson High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Jackson, MI, encompassing approximately 39.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson High School's student population of 989 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
989 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jackson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#2207 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson High School's ranking?
Jackson High School is ranked #2207 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Jackson High School often compared to?
Jackson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest High School, Western High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson High School is 89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Jackson High School?
989 students attend Jackson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Jackson High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jackson High School offer ?
Jackson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jackson High School part of?
Jackson High School is part of Jackson School District.
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