Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville High School serves 761 students in grades 7-12.
Jacksonville High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Jacksonville High School's student population of 761 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
View the Jacksonville High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day for Students
August 11, 2022 (Thursday)
Fall Break
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 20, 2023 (Monday)
School Rankings
Jacksonville High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Jacksonville High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#340 out of 1263 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
31%
32%
White
65%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
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