Jackson High School

Jackson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
321 Stanley Dr,  Jackson, AL
Clarke County Schools
4.0
4.8
420 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ken Harbuck
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
490
Verbal
560
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
54.7%
State Average
27.8%
Science
44.2%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
440:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.5%
Female
43.5%
Black
67.4%
White
28%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Alabama 112 Students
The University of Alabama 85 Students
Auburn University 77 Students
Troy University 77 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 68 Students
The University of West Alabama 55 Students
Coastal Alabama Community College 51 Students
Alabama A&M University 49 Students
Alabama State University 40 Students
Tuskegee University 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 46 Students
Business 22 Students
Psychology 15 Students
Education 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 10 Students
Biology 8 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Athletic Training 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 72 Reviews
4.0
6/4/2024
I would like to see more emphasis being put on academics and the educational portion of the school instead of just sports.
4.0 Senior
5/19/2024
The best part of this school is definitely the environment, everybody helps everybody. The worst part would have to be the lunch!
5.0 Junior
3/15/2024
So far, I've had an outstanding run with Jackson High School. The honors teachers have made the lessons understandable, challenging, and fun to follow. One thing I'd like to see change is the amount of clubs we have. There are many offered, but a few more to further involve students would be great.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
5.0 teacher
5/8/2015
Jackson High School is one of two high schools in the Clarke County Public School System. Opened in 1982, the present facility serves the communities in and around the City of Jackson located in the southern part of Clarke County. The area is primarily rural and the major industry is forest products...
4.0 student
5/5/2011
Moved from a private school in the county to here as a freshman. The honors program here has challenged me here more than I was ever challenged at my old school. It has prepared me for college and the ACT. Without Jackson High I would be paying for my own tuition at UofA instead going there on schol...
5.0 teacher
11/20/2008
5.0 other
3/11/2008

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Jackson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jackson, AL, in the Jackson neighborhood, and is served by the Clarke County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Jackson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $200,492. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jackson Academy, Jackson Middle School, Jackson Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Jackson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jackson High School.

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