Jackson Center High School

204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334

246 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Jackson Center High School, located in the small village of Jackson Center, Ohio, serves as a central hub for the local community’s secondary education. As part of the Jackson Center Local School District, the school maintains a tight-knit environment that emphasizes personalized attention and strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. The institution is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in a variety of academic and extracurricular programs despite the school's relatively small size.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Shelby County, often acting as a focal point for community pride and local events. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, Jackson Center High School balances traditional academic rigor with opportunities for athletic and social development. By maintaining a student-centered approach, the school aims to cultivate a sense of responsibility and school spirit, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to contribute to their local community and beyond.

246

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

49.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson Center High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
239 (97.2%)
Hispanic
2 (0.8%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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 Center Local
Phone:	(937)596-6149
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	49.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 7 35

Grade 8 40

Grade 9 40

Grade 10 67

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 35