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#2253 of 3,441 schools in OH
Jackson High School
High School · Jackson City · Jackson, OH
A Jackson City high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Vaughn St, Jackson, OH 45640
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jackson High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 55% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jackson 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$62,813
Median home value
$165,800
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Life AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jackson City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jackson High School is listed in Jackson City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson High School
Jackson High School is a public high school in Jackson, OH, part of Jackson City, serving approximately 605 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,253 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson High School
What grades does Jackson High School serve?
Jackson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackson High School rank in OH?
Jackson High School ranks #2,253 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Jackson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson High School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Jackson High School a charter school?
No, Jackson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jackson High School a Title I school?
No, Jackson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jackson High School?
50.1% of students at Jackson 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
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (740) 286-7575
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 45640)
- 16,360
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 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.
- 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 45640; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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