Serving 331 students in grades 9-12, Jackson County Central Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson County Central Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jackson County Central Senior High School's student population of 331 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Jackson County Central Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson County Central Senior High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1406 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson County Central Senior High School's ranking?
Jackson County Central Senior High School is ranked #1406 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson County Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson County Central Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Jackson County Central Senior High School?
331 students attend Jackson County Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Jackson County Central Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson County Central Senior High School?
Jackson County Central Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson County Central Senior High School offer ?
Jackson County Central Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson County Central Senior High School part of?
Jackson County Central Senior High School is part of Jackson County Central School District.
School Reviews
5 11/30/2021
A great school where the faculty always tries to help their students perform as well as they can both academically and personally.
1 2/24/2020
There are growing complaints of school bus drivers abusing students, teacher aids verbally abusing students. Do not enroll your child in JCC school district.
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