JACKSON SR. HIGH

www.jacksonr2schools.com

1,764 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,764

Total Students

103.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACKSON SR. HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,611
Hispanic	44
Black	44
Asian	5
Two or More	59
American Indian	1

White
1,611 (91.3 %)
Two or More
59 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
44 (2.5 %)
Black
44 (2.5 %)
Asian
5 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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 R-II
Phone:	(573)243-9513
Website:	http://www.jacksonr2schools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,764
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	475
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	132

* 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 9 466

Grade 10 474

Grade 11 443

Grade 12 381