Jacksonville High School

Jacksonville High School serves 894 students in grades 9-12 in Jacksonville, Illinois, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1 and 72 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks in the 46th percentile among Illinois high schools, placing #2043 out of 3819 schools statewide. Academically, Jacksonville High School has room for growth, with 22% of students performing proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading across grade levels.

The school maintains a manageable class size environment that allows for more individualized attention, which can support student development and academic progress. The school draws from a stable middle-class community where the median household income is $60,143 and median home values average $133,800. About one in four residents holds a bachelor's degree or higher, while the poverty rate stands at 14.2%, reflecting a mix of economic backgrounds among the student population.

Located on North Diamond Street, Jacksonville High School sits in the heart of Morgan County, serving families throughout this central Illinois town of nearly 25,000 residents. The community setting provides a traditional small-town atmosphere where students can build lasting relationships while preparing for their post-secondary goals.