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#1059 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 31% in state

Jackson Center High School

High School · Jackson Center Local · Jackson Center, OH

A Jackson Center Local high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 849, Jackson Center, OH 45334

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio49.8:1
District spending per student$13,568
Chronic Absenteeism11.2%

Students at Jackson Center High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 74% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jackson Center 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low200/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$64,375

Median home value

$167,100

Median rent

$693/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

68%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·12 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
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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Jackson Center Local

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jackson Center High School is listed in Jackson Center Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jackson Center High School

Jackson Center High School is a public high school in Jackson Center, OH, part of Jackson Center Local, serving approximately 249 students in grades 7th-12th with a 49.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,059 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jackson Center High School

What grades does Jackson Center High School serve?

Jackson Center High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Jackson Center High School?

Jackson Center High School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Center High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Center High School is 49.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jackson Center High School rank in OH?

Jackson Center High School ranks #1,059 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Jackson Center High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackson Center High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Jackson Center High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Center High School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jackson Center High School a charter school?

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

Is Jackson Center High School a Title I school?

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

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

71.9% of students at Jackson Center 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
249
Student-Teacher Ratio
49.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 45334)
1,921
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
39.7
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 45334; 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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