JACKSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Jackson Memorial High School is a public high school that is part of the Jackson Township School District school district, located in JACKSON, NJ with about 1,597 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 117 teachers, Jackson Memorial High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Memorial High School, located in Jackson Township, New Jersey, is the flagship secondary institution of the Jackson School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and vocational pathways. Beyond the classroom, the school fosters a robust culture of extracurricular involvement, offering students numerous opportunities to participate in competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs that encourage leadership and community engagement.
The school is deeply integrated into the Jackson community and is known for its strong sense of school spirit, often referred to as the "Jaguar Pride." With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation, Jackson Memorial emphasizes both college readiness and career development. By balancing a rigorous academic environment with a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed in higher education and the modern workforce.
For more information, contact Jackson Memorial High School at (732) 833-4670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, NJ 08527-3497
(732) 833-4670
JACKSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in JACKSON, NJ with about 1,597 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Township School District
- Total Students:
- 1,597
- Teachers:
- 117.19
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- 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 1,597 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Black or African American
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.