Jackson High School is a public high school located near downtown Jackson, Michigan. The school was created in 1908 with the merger of Jackson's West Side and East Side High Schools and moved to its present location in 1927. The school's mascot is the Viking.
Serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12, Jackson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jackson High School's student population of 1,027 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,027 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Rankings
Jackson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2306 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
34%
18%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson High School's ranking?
Jackson High School is ranked #2306 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Jackson High School often compared to?
Jackson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest High School, Western High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson High School is 89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Jackson High School?
1,027 students attend Jackson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Jackson High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson High School offer ?
Jackson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jackson High School part of?
Jackson High School is part of Jackson School District.
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