RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH SCHOOL

RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH is a public secondary school that is part of the JACKSON R-II school district, located in JACKSON, MO with about 801 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH, located in Jackson, Missouri, is a key component of the Jackson R-2 School District. The school serves as a transition point for students in the middle grades, typically focusing on fostering academic growth and social development during the formative adolescent years. As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, the school emphasizes a supportive environment designed to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with the broader goals of the Jackson R-2 School District, which prioritizes student achievement, extracurricular involvement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. By maintaining a connection to the district’s central administration and resources, RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH provides its students with a structured learning experience aimed at meeting state standards while encouraging individual student success through various school-sponsored programs and activities.

For more information, contact RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH at (573) 243-9533 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

210 N WEST LN
JACKSON, MO 63755-3095
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RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in JACKSON, MO with about 801 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
JACKSON R-II
Total Students:
801
Teachers:
47.92
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
Grade Levels Offered
8th Grade
9th 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 801 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.5%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

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.