Jackson High School

587 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jackson High School, located at 500 Vaughn St in Jackson, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Jackson City School District. As the home of the Ironmen, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing both academic development and a strong tradition of extracurricular involvement. The campus provides a comprehensive high school experience, offering a variety of college preparatory courses, vocational pathways, and athletic programs designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student growth, fostering an environment that encourages school spirit and community engagement. By balancing a rigorous curriculum with diverse opportunities in arts, technology, and sports, Jackson High School aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens. It serves as a central hub for the Jackson area, maintaining a tradition of pride that reflects the character and values of the surrounding Southeast Ohio community.

587

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	563
Hispanic	12
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
563 (95.9%)
Hispanic
12 (2.0%)
Two or More
8 (1.4%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Jackson City
Phone:	(740)286-7575
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 190

Grade 10 156

Grade 11 127

Grade 12 114