Jasper High School is a public high school in Jasper, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Jasper City Schools district. On June 20, 2016, the Jasper City Board of Education voted to rename the school to its current name, which came into effect in the 2017–2018 academic year.
Serving 829 students in grades 9-12, Jasper High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 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 829 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
829 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Jasper High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jasper High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
16%
32%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ike The Vike
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jasper High School's ranking?
Jasper High School is ranked #727 out of 1,285 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, Carbon Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jasper High School?
The graduation rate of Jasper High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jasper High School?
829 students attend Jasper High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Jasper High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jasper High School part of?
Jasper High School is part of Jasper City School District.
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