Jacksonville High School is a 5A public high school located in Jacksonville, Texas, United States. It is part of the Jacksonville Independent School District located in north central Cherokee County. For the 2021–22 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,364 students in grades 9-12, Jacksonville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jacksonville High School's student population of 1,364 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jacksonville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacksonville High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5934 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
57%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
25%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Fightin' Indians/maidens
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacksonville High School's ranking?
Jacksonville High School is ranked #5934 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jacksonville High School often compared to?
Jacksonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jacksonville High School?
The graduation rate of Jacksonville High School is 94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jacksonville High School?
1,364 students attend Jacksonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jacksonville High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville High School?
Jacksonville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas 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?
Jacksonville High School is part of Jacksonville Independent School District.
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