Jackson High School

1,881 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jackson High School, located in Massillon, Ohio, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Jackson Local School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and a comprehensive curriculum, the school provides students with a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical programs, and elective opportunities designed to prepare them for post-secondary success. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes student engagement through diverse extracurricular offerings, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various academic clubs.

The school is a cornerstone of the Jackson community, often characterized by its high graduation rates and a focus on fostering a well-rounded educational experience. With a dedication to preparing students for both college and the workforce, the administration and faculty focus on character development alongside rigorous instructional standards. As a large school within the Stark County area, Jackson High School is well-regarded for its school spirit and its ability to provide students with the resources and extracurricular depth typically associated with larger academic institutions.

1,881

Total Students

91.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jackson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,555
Hispanic	83
Black	64
Asian	84
Two or More	94
American Indian	1

White
1,555 (82.7%)
Two or More
94 (5.0%)
Asian
84 (4.5%)
Hispanic
83 (4.4%)
Black
64 (3.4%)
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:	Jackson Local
Phone:	(330)837-3501
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,881
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 9 443

Grade 10 404

Grade 11 498

Grade 12 536