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Jacksonville High School

High School · Jacksonville Sd 117 · Jacksonville, IL

A Jacksonville Sd 117 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1211 N Diamond St, Jacksonville, IL 62650

  • Math 21% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness3.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation11.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$15,969
Chronic Absenteeism41.6%

Students at Jacksonville High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency21%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.4%

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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,435/100K

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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

$64,137

Median home value

$142,600

Median rent

$705/mo

College educated

25.6%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
11.7% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Routt Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.79–121.6 mi124Compare →
Westfair Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4PK–121.6 mi82Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Jacksonville Sd 117

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$15,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jacksonville High School is listed in Jacksonville SD 117; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jacksonville High School

Jacksonville High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, IL, part of Jacksonville Sd 117, serving approximately 894 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,270 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% 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 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jacksonville High School?

Jacksonville High School has an enrollment of approximately 894 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville High School is 12.4:1. 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 IL?

Jacksonville High School ranks #2,270 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Jacksonville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jacksonville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% 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?

55.4% 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
894
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.6%
Area population (ZIP 62650)
24,318
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
40.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 62650; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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