JACKSONOLIN HIGH SCHOOL

JacksonOlin High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 856 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, JacksonOlin High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jackson-Olin High School, located in the Ensley neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, serves as a significant educational anchor within the Birmingham City Schools district. The school is deeply rooted in its community, committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. With a focus on both traditional curriculum and student development, the school strives to foster an environment that encourages academic achievement, personal responsibility, and community engagement.

As a member of the Birmingham City Schools system, Jackson-Olin emphasizes the importance of preparing its students for a rapidly evolving world through various academic programs and extracurricular opportunities. The school works to balance rigorous classroom instruction with athletic and social programs designed to cultivate well-rounded citizens. By leveraging its historic identity within the Ensley area, Jackson-Olin continues to play a vital role in the educational landscape of Birmingham, aiming to empower its diverse student body to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact JacksonOlin High School at (205) 231-6431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1300 Avenue F Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
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JACKSONOLIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 856 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Birmingham City
Total Students:
856
Teachers:
47
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 856 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSONOLIN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%
White
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Two or more races
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.