Summary:
Jacksonville High School is the sole high school in the Jacksonville City district in Alabama, serving grades 7 through 12 with 756 students in a community that shows moderate economic diversity, as 44.44% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
As the only high school in the area, Jacksonville High School’s performance defines the district’s profile. The school holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the 85th percentile of Alabama high schools (57th of 380), a drop from its previous 5-star, 10th-place ranking—yet it remains firmly in the top 15% statewide. The most striking pattern is the "upper-grade advantage": 11th graders beat state averages in every subject, with English proficiency at 49.12% (vs. 33.73% statewide) and science at 44.83% (vs. 36.17%). Even 7th-grade English shines at 70% proficiency, 14.75 points above the state. However, math tells a mixed story—7th-grade math lags at 14.17% (10.29 points below state), while 11th-grade math exceeds the state by 4.69 points. Year-to-year volatility is notable: 8th-grade math jumped from 7.94% to 24.79%, while 7th-grade math fell from 32.03% to 14.17%, suggesting cohort or curriculum shifts worth monitoring.
Beyond academics, the school excels at keeping students engaged. Chronic absenteeism is just 9.1%, well below the district (11.8%) and state (12.0%) averages, and the graduation rate of 90.8% nearly matches the state’s 91.5%. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1 and per-student spending of $10,088 (2018-2019), the school achieves strong upper-grade results with moderate resources. For parents, the key takeaway is that Jacksonville High School offers a robust English and science program, particularly for older students, while math performance varies by grade and year. The school’s low absenteeism and solid graduation rate signal a supportive environment, though the ranking dip highlights areas—especially 7th-grade math—that may need attention to restore its top-10 status.
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