Serving 893 students in grades 9-12, Jacksonville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 893 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 73% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Jacksonville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacksonville High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Jacksonville High School is ranked #1800 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Jacksonville High School often compared to?
Jacksonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jacksonville High School?
The graduation rate of Jacksonville High School is 73%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jacksonville High School?
893 students attend Jacksonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Jacksonville High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville High School?
Jacksonville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jacksonville High School offer ?
Jacksonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jacksonville High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 893 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 73% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
