Jackson High School

Clarke County
321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
439 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Jackson High School, located at 321 Stanley Drive in Jackson, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution within the Clarke County School District. As a central hub for secondary education in the area, the school is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with extracurricular opportunities. The school fosters a community-oriented environment, leveraging its position within the county system to provide local students with the resources, guidance, and support necessary to progress toward graduation and beyond.

The school’s official portal, accessible via the Clarke County School District website, serves as a key communication bridge between the administration, faculty, parents, and students. By maintaining this online presence, Jackson High School ensures that stakeholders remain informed about district-wide policies, academic calendars, and school-specific announcements. As an integral part of the Jackson community, the institution remains focused on upholding the standards of the Clarke County school system while encouraging student growth in both academic achievement and civic responsibility.
439
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    296 (67.4 %)
  • White
    123 (28.0 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.1 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Clarke County
Phone: (251)246-2571
Website: http://www.clarkecountyschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 251
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 135
Grade 10 106
Grade 11 101
Grade 12 97
Gender Ratio