Jersey Comm High School

801 N State St
Jerseyville, IL 62052

www.jersey100.org

1,006 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Jersey Community High School (JCHS), located in Jerseyville, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for Jersey Community Unit School District 100. Situated in the heart of Jersey County, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for its "Panther" pride and maintains a strong focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond its core academic offerings, JCHS is deeply integrated into the cultural and social life of Jerseyville. The campus hosts various athletic programs, performing arts initiatives, and student organizations that encourage leadership and community involvement. As a central institution in the district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to balance traditional educational values with the evolving needs of its student body in a rural-to-suburban setting.

1,006

Total Students

58.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jersey Comm High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	943
Hispanic	23
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
943 (93.7 %)
Two or More
26 (2.6 %)
Hispanic
23 (2.3 %)
Asian
7 (0.7 %)
Black
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Jersey CUSD 100
Phone:	(618)498-5561
Website:	http://www.jersey100.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,006
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 8 182

Grade 9 210

Grade 10 203

Grade 11 212

Grade 12 199