JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

JACKSONVILLE H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the JACKSONVILLE ISD school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, TX with about 1,311 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 79 teachers, JACKSONVILLE H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Jacksonville High School, located at 1210 Corinth Rd in Jacksonville, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Jacksonville Independent School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate workforce entry. As a central fixture of the district, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective options.

Beyond the classroom, Jacksonville High School is known for maintaining a strong sense of school spirit, frequently engaging its student body through a diverse array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. These offerings are designed to foster student leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. By utilizing resources provided through the Jacksonville ISD, the high school strives to uphold rigorous standards while meeting the individual needs of its diverse student population, aiming to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute to the greater East Texas region.

For more information, contact JACKSONVILLE H S at (903) 586-3661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1210 CORINTH RD
JACKSONVILLE, TX 75766-0631
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JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, TX with about 1,311 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
JACKSONVILLE ISD
Total Students:
1,311
Teachers:
79.64
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,311 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.6%
White
30.3%
Black or African American
16.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

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.