High Schools in Jackson County

The data set provided information about a single high school, North Jackson High School, located in Jackson County, Alabama. This school serves a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income community. While the school's academic performance on state assessments is generally below the county and state averages, it has a noteworthy representation of Hispanic and Native American students.

North Jackson High School's enrollment is 418 students, with a racial makeup of 68.66% White, 7.89% African American, 11% Hispanic, 0.48% Asian, 11.24% Native American, and 0.72% two or more races. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments in the 2023-2024 school year were 13.68% in Math, 31.58% in Science, and 20.88% in English Language Arts (ELA), which are below the Jackson County and Alabama state averages. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 195 out of 378 high schools in 2023-2024 to 314 out of 371 in 2022-2023.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $9,896 and a student-teacher ratio of 19.9, which is slightly higher than the state average, the academic challenges faced by North Jackson High School suggest that further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the educational needs of its diverse student population and improve overall student learning outcomes.