North Side High School

www.jmcss.org/northside

886 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Side High School, located on North Highland in Jackson, Tennessee, is a prominent secondary institution within the Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its educational philosophy emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development. By offering a range of athletics, clubs, and specialized programs, North Side High seeks to cultivate well-rounded students who are engaged in their community. As part of the broader JMCSS district, the school aligns its goals with regional educational standards while maintaining its own unique identity and school spirit, serving as a key educational anchor for the North Jackson area.

886

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Side High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	137
Black	521
Asian	9
Two or More	47

Black
521 (58.8 %)
White
172 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
137 (15.5 %)
Two or More
47 (5.3 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)

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:	Madison County
Phone:	(731)668-3171
Website:	http://www.jmcss.org/northside
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	886
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 226

Grade 10 254

Grade 11 210

Grade 12 196