Jasper High School serves 796 students in grades 9-12.
Jasper High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jasper High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jasper High School's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jasper High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Jasper High School is 0.44, 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
#698 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
15%
32%
White
73%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Jasper High School's ranking?
Jasper High School is ranked #698 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Jasper High School often compared to?
Jasper High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jasper High School?
The graduation rate of Jasper High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jasper High School?
796 students attend Jasper High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Jasper High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jasper High School?
Jasper High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jasper High School offer ?
Jasper High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jasper High School part of?
Jasper High School is part of Jasper City School District.
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