Jacksonville High School serves 761 students in grades 7-12.
Jacksonville High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 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).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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
Total Students
761 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Jacksonville High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 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
#494 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%

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%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacksonville High School's ranking?
Jacksonville High School is ranked #494 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jacksonville High School?
The graduation rate of Jacksonville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jacksonville High School?
761 students attend Jacksonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Jacksonville High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville High School?
Jacksonville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jacksonville High School offer ?
Jacksonville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Jacksonville High School part of?
Jacksonville High School is part of Jacksonville City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
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