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#720 of 1,356 schools in AL

Jacksonville High School

High School · Jacksonville City · Jacksonville, AL

A Jacksonville City high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1000 George Douthit Dr SW, Jacksonville, AL 36265

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$12,001
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Jacksonville High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jacksonville High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,289/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,574

Median home value

$163,500

Median rent

$794/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36265; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
8.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Weaver High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.97–124.1 mi477Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jacksonville City

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,001NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jacksonville High School is listed in Jacksonville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jacksonville High School

Jacksonville High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, AL, part of Jacksonville City, serving approximately 776 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #720 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jacksonville High School

What grades does Jacksonville High School serve?

Jacksonville High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Jacksonville High School?

Jacksonville High School has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jacksonville High School rank in AL?

Jacksonville High School ranks #720 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Jacksonville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jacksonville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Jacksonville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacksonville High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jacksonville High School a charter school?

No, Jacksonville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jacksonville High School a Title I school?

No, Jacksonville High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacksonville High School?

58.4% of students at Jacksonville High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
776
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Calhoun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 36265)
21,891
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
33.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36265; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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