JACKSON SR. HIGH SCHOOL
JACKSON SR. HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the JACKSON R-II school district, located in JACKSON, MO with about 1,139 students offering grade levels from 10th 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 76 teachers, JACKSON SR. HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Senior High School, located in Jackson, Missouri, serves as the primary high school for the Jackson R-2 School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a comprehensive learning environment that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus provides a diverse array of core curriculum offerings alongside various elective courses, reflecting the district’s goal of supporting the intellectual and personal growth of its student body.
Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant culture centered on student engagement and community involvement. It offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help cultivate school spirit and leadership skills. By prioritizing both academic rigor and holistic development, Jackson Senior High remains a central pillar of the Jackson community, dedicated to equipping students with the tools necessary for success in their future endeavors.
For more information, contact JACKSON SR. HIGH at (573) 243-9513 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MO 63755-2000
(573) 243-9513
http://www.jacksonr2schools.com
JACKSON SR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MO with about 1,139 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JACKSON R-II
- Total Students:
- 1,139
- Teachers:
- 76.29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,139 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSON SR. HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.