Is JacksonOlin High School a good school?

JacksonOlin High School ranks in the bottom 0.5% of Alabama high schools.

How many students attend JacksonOlin High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 758 students attended JacksonOlin High School.

What is the racial makeup of JacksonOlin High School?

Students at JacksonOlin High School are 91% African American, 8% Hispanic.

What schools feed into JacksonOlin High School?

JacksonOlin High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Central Park Elementary School Elementary : Charles A Brown Elementary School Elementary : Minor Elementary School Elementary : South Hampton K8 Elementary : Wylam Elementary School Middle : Bush Hills STEAM Academy Middle : Green Acres Middle School

JacksonOlin High School

Summary:

JacksonOlin High School is a public high school in Birmingham, Alabama, serving 784 students in grades 8-12. The school is part of the Birmingham City School District, which is ranked 117 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

JacksonOlin High School faces significant challenges, with over 90% of its predominantly African American student population qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Alabama, with 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates in core subjects that are significantly lower than state and district averages. While the school's spending per student of $13,381 is higher than the state average, it is lower than some of the nearby schools, and the student-teacher ratio of around 20:1 is higher than the ratios at some nearby schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as George Washington Carver High School, Parker High School, and Wenonah High School, also serve predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student populations, but generally perform slightly better academically than JacksonOlin High School. In contrast, the nearby Magic City Acceptance Academy, a public charter school, stands out as a high-performing school with significantly higher proficiency rates and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, despite serving a diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 8-12

1300 Avenue F Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218

(205) 231-6431

District: Birmingham City

SchoolDigger Rank:
376^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,381

Feeder schools for JacksonOlin High School:

Elementary:	Central Park Elementary School
	Charles A Brown Elementary School
	Minor Elementary School
	South Hampton K8
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	Wylam Elementary School
Middle:	Bush Hills STEAM Academy
	Green Acres Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 758

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.9%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details JacksonOlin High School ranks worse than 99.5% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 7 ranked high schools in the Birmingham City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at JacksonOlin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.9%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at JacksonOlin High School is 17.8. 3 high schools in the Birmingham City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare JacksonOlin High School employs 42.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at JacksonOlin High School is $13,381. 3 high schools in the Birmingham City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

JacksonOlin High School:

SchoolDigger ranks JacksonOlin High School 376^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See JacksonOlin High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Birmingham City:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham City 117^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for JacksonOlin High School

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Rank History for all students at JacksonOlin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	39.59	255^th	357	28.6%
2005	42.77	243^rd	359	32.3%
2006	42.73	249^th	357	30.3%
2007	6.92	350^th	358	2.2%
2008	14.89	342^nd	359	4.7%
2009	10.58	351^st	357	1.7%
2010	14.22	344^th	358	3.9%
2011	12.22	343^rd	360	4.7%
2012	8.01	346^th	358	3.4%
2013	24.02	335^th	358	6.4%
2014	8.56	343^rd	358	4.2%
2015	3.61	353^rd	353	0.0%
2016	9.40	324^th	351	7.7%
2017	11.45	328^th	353	7.1%
2018	5.00	343^rd	356	3.7%
2019	5.24	356^th	366	2.7%
2021	9.87	353^rd	371	4.9%
2022	8.54	356^th	367	3.0%
2023	8.76	363^rd	371	2.2%
2024	7.30	376^th	378	0.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at JacksonOlin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	25.74	125^th	160	21.9%
2019	17.51	153^rd	171	10.5%
2021	63.41	52^nd	196	73.5%
2022	15.22	148^th	169	12.4%
2023	18.59	160^th	182	12.1%
2024	17.89	176^th	198	11.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at JacksonOlin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	10.46	325^th	349	6.9%
2019	6.95	345^th	358	3.6%
2021	8.71	356^th	361	1.4%
2022	9.05	355^th	361	1.7%
2023	11.25	337^th	349	3.4%
2024	9.21	371^st	375	1.1%

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Rank History for Female students at JacksonOlin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	15.34	297^th	343	13.4%
2018	6.10	328^th	347	5.5%
2019	5.95	336^th	354	5.1%
2021	9.46	341^st	359	5.0%
2022	8.25	356^th	367	3.0%
2023	9.95	339^th	358	5.3%
2024	7.11	363^rd	366	0.8%

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Rank History for Male students at JacksonOlin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	8.49	325^th	339	4.1%
2018	5.39	335^th	350	4.3%
2019	5.38	351^st	357	1.7%
2021	12.00	339^th	366	7.4%
2022	11.26	342^nd	366	6.6%
2023	8.22	355^th	358	0.8%
2024	8.77	361^st	368	1.9%

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Rank History for African American students at JacksonOlin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	20.45	199^th	223	10.8%
2019	18.41	204^th	224	8.9%
2021	27.88	184^th	228	19.3%
2022	23.46	194^th	222	12.6%
2023	17.78	214^th	224	4.5%
2024	16.28	226^th	231	2.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at JacksonOlin High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	34.36	71^st	113	37.2%
2022	13.95	106^th	114	7.0%
2023	34.24	71^st	122	41.8%

See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for JacksonOlin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	792	792
1989	0	781	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	781
1990	1	780	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	781
1991	0	807	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	807
1992	1	872	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	873
1993	0	873	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	873
1994	0	918	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	918
1995	1	882	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	883
1996	1	882	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	883
1997	1	887	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	888
1998	0	885	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	885
1999	0	846	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	846
2000	0	830	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	830
2001	0	783	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	783
2002	1	640	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
2003	1	640	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	641
2004	1	599	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
2005	0	587	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
2006	1	637	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	638
2007	5	1574	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1583
2008	4	1383	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1392
2009	7	1522	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1536
2010	8	1415	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1433
2011	5	1350	0	9	0	0	0	0	1364
2012	1	1151	0	15	0	0	0	0	1167
2013	3	1076	0	18	0	0	0	0	1097
2014	2	1056	0	13	0	0	2	0	1073
2015	3	1030	0	19	0	0	0	0	1052
2016	4	930	0	9	2	0	2	0	947
2017	5	867	0	11	4	0	3	0	890
2018	6	830	0	7	6	2	5	0	856
2019	3	754	2	18	7	3	6	0	793
2020	4	735	1	35	6	2	2	0	785
2021	6	753	2	54	2	1	4	0	822
2022	3	703	1	55	0	0	2	0	764
2023	0	713	0	68	1	0	2	0	784
2024	0	689	0	64	0	0	5	0	758

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at JacksonOlin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	792	40.0	19.8	0
1989	781	44.0	17.7	n/a
1990	781	48.0	16.2	0
1991	807	50.0	16.1	n/a
1992	873	50.0	17.4	n/a
1993	873	51.0	17.1	n/a
1994	918	51.0	18.0	n/a
1995	883	51.5	17.1	n/a
1996	883	51.5	17.1	n/a
1997	888	51.5	17.2	32.3
1998	885	49.8	17.8	39.5
1999	846	55.0	15.4	43.1
2000	830	60.0	13.8	30.6
2001	783	56.0	14.0	20.6
2002	641	50.0	12.8	66
2003	641	50.0	12.8	66
2004	600	39.0	15.4	59.3
2005	587	38.0	15.4	68
2006	638	38.0	16.8	60
2007	1583	89.1	17.8	69.6
2008	1392	90.5	15.4	70.5
2009	1536	85.1	17.9	78.7
2010	1433	82.0	17.4	83.6
2011	1364	84.0	16.2	72.7
2012	1167	79.0	14.7	91.7
2013	1097	68.5	16.0	92.5
2014	1073	63.5	16.8	90.7
2015	1052	62.0	16.9	62.1
2016	947	58.0	16.3	62.6
2017	890	50.5	17.6	66.4
2018	856	47.0	18.2	90.5
2019	793	48.0	16.5	90.5
2020	785	51.0	15.3	90.4
2021	822	43.0	19.1	90.5
2022	764	40.0	19.1	90.4
2023	784	39.0	20.1	90.6
2024	758	42.4	17.8	90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio JacksonOlin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	792	40.0	19.8	0
1989	781	44.0	17.7	n/a
1990	781	48.0	16.2	0
1991	807	50.0	16.1	n/a
1992	873	50.0	17.4	n/a
1993	873	51.0	17.1	n/a
1994	918	51.0	18.0	n/a
1995	883	51.5	17.1	n/a
1996	883	51.5	17.1	n/a
1997	888	51.5	17.2	32.3
1998	885	49.8	17.8	39.5
1999	846	55.0	15.4	43.1
2000	830	60.0	13.8	30.6
2001	783	56.0	14.0	20.6
2002	641	50.0	12.8	66
2003	641	50.0	12.8	66
2004	600	39.0	15.4	59.3
2005	587	38.0	15.4	68
2006	638	38.0	16.8	60
2007	1583	89.1	17.8	69.6
2008	1392	90.5	15.4	70.5
2009	1536	85.1	17.9	78.7
2010	1433	82.0	17.4	83.6
2011	1364	84.0	16.2	72.7
2012	1167	79.0	14.7	91.7
2013	1097	68.5	16.0	92.5
2014	1073	63.5	16.8	90.7
2015	1052	62.0	16.9	62.1
2016	947	58.0	16.3	62.6
2017	890	50.5	17.6	66.4
2018	856	47.0	18.2	90.5
2019	793	48.0	16.5	90.5
2020	785	51.0	15.3	90.4
2021	822	43.0	19.1	90.5
2022	764	40.0	19.1	90.4
2023	784	39.0	20.1	90.6
2024	758	42.4	17.8	90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for JacksonOlin High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,886 (14.1%)	$11,493 (85.9%)	$13,381

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on JacksonOlin High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 356^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 363^rd of 371 High schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (JacksonOlin High School)	8.8	1.3	7.5%
End of Course Mathematics (Birmingham City)	20.1	4.9	15.2%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (JacksonOlin High School)	9.4	3.8	5.6%
End of Course Science (Birmingham City)	20.5	10.5	10%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	793	784	1.1%
African American	754	713	5.4%
American Indian	7	1	85.7%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	18	68	277.8%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	6	2	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.5%	90.6%	0%

Schools Near JacksonOlin High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
JacksonOlin High School	Public	8-12	1300 Avenue F Ensley	Birmingham	35218	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-6431	758	42	17.8	90.5%	0 (0.0%)	689 (90.9%)	64 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	7.3	376^th of 378 public high schools	0.5%		8.8	363^rd of 371 public high schools	2.2%	13	0.0	4.1	1.5	$13,381	$1,886	$11,493
Fairfield Area Vocational School	Public	10-12	610 Valley Rd	Fairfield	35064	Jefferson County	Fairfield City	No	No	No	No	(205) 783-6850	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Fairfield High Preparatory School	Public	9-12	610 Valley Rd	Fairfield	35064	Jefferson County	Fairfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 785-5176	480	28	16.9	81.7%	2 (0.4%)	453 (94.4%)	20 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	9.8	367^th of 378 public high schools	2.9%		10.8	349^th of 371 public high schools	5.9%	18	2.6	7.8	2.7	$10,804	$1,870	$8,815
Parker High School	Public	9-12	400 Abraham Woods Jr Blvd	Birmingham	35204	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-2370	854	41	20.8	89.7%	5 (0.6%)	700 (82.0%)	140 (16.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	17.3	315^th of 378 public high schools	16.7%		11.9	344^th of 371 public high schools	7.3%	29	5.2	10.4	12.3	$15,289	$3,009	$12,278
Wenonah High School	Public	9-12	2800 Wilson Rd SW	Birmingham	35221	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-1675	669	38	17.7	84.9%	9 (1.3%)	607 (90.7%)	46 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	7.8	373^rd of 378 public high schools	1.3%		8.5	364^th of 371 public high schools	1.9%	9	0.0	6.4	1.4	$13,629	$2,136	$11,490
Minor High School	Public	9-12	2285 Minor Pkwy	Adamsville	35005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-4750	1,011	52	19.6	84.1%	60 (5.9%)	851 (84.2%)	79 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.9%)	14.3	333^rd of 378 public high schools	11.9%		17.7	316^th of 371 public high schools	14.8%	17	4.2	12.9	6.6	$9,563	$1,565	$7,980
George Washington Carver High School	Public	9-12	3900 24th St N	Birmingham	35207	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-3900	544	38	14.3	86.6%	2 (0.4%)	424 (77.9%)	109 (20.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	15.8	325^th of 378 public high schools	14.0%		21	298^th of 371 public high schools	19.7%	27	0.8	15.6	9.8	$14,794	$2,268	$12,524
Midfield High School	Public	9-12	1600 High School Rd	Midfield	35221	Jefferson County	Midfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 923-2834	335	17	20.3	86.6%	2 (0.6%)	311 (92.8%)	19 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	9.9	366^th of 378 public high schools	3.2%		9.1	360^th of 371 public high schools	3.0%	6	1.3	6.5	5.4	$12,982	$1,936	$11,042
Homebound High School	Public	7-12	2015 Park Place N	Birmingham	35203	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	No	(205) 231-4777	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Midfield Area Vocational Department	Public	9-12	1600 High School Dr	Midfield	35228	Jefferson County	Midfield City	No	No	No	No	(205) 923-2833	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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