Jackson High School

www.jpsk12.org

1,056 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jackson High School, located at 544 Wildwood Ave in Jackson, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Jackson Public Schools district. As the district's flagship high school, it plays a central role in the local community, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for its commitment to providing a diverse array of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities that aim to foster both intellectual growth and personal development among its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Jackson High School acts as a focal point for civic pride and community engagement within the city of Jackson. The institution maintains a strong emphasis on inclusivity and student support, utilizing its resources to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Prospective students, parents, and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school initiatives, district policies, and academic calendars through the official school website at http://www.jpsk12.org.

1,056

Total Students

54.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	100
Black	342
Asian	26
Two or More	139
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
445 (42.1 %)
Black
342 (32.4 %)
Two or More
139 (13.2 %)
Hispanic
100 (9.5 %)
Asian
26 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(517)841-3700
Website:	http://www.jpsk12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,056
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 298

Grade 10 289

Grade 11 241

Grade 12 228