Jacksonville High School

1211 N Diamond St
Jacksonville, IL 62650

www.jsd117.org

890 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jacksonville High School, located at 1211 N. Diamond St. in Jacksonville, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of Jacksonville School District 117, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life after graduation through a diverse curriculum that balances rigorous academic coursework with comprehensive extracurricular opportunities. The school fosters a supportive environment aimed at personal growth, community involvement, and academic achievement, catering to a wide range of student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its core educational mission, Jacksonville High School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the surrounding community. It offers a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations that encourage school spirit and social development. By focusing on both the intellectual and character-based growth of its student body, the school strives to cultivate responsible citizens who are well-equipped to navigate the challenges of higher education and the professional workforce.

890

Total Students

68.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jacksonville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	654
Hispanic	41
Black	96
Asian	11
Two or More	87
American Indian	1

White
654 (73.5%)
Black
96 (10.8%)
Two or More
87 (9.8%)
Hispanic
41 (4.6%)
Asian
11 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jacksonville SD 117
Phone:	(217)243-4384
Website:	http://www.jsd117.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	890
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 252

Grade 10 222

Grade 11 206

Grade 12 210