Jemison High School

Summary:

Jemison High School is a public high school in Huntsville, Alabama, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 843. The school is part of the Huntsville City School District, which is ranked 83 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Jemison High School has a predominantly African American student body, with 74.02% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Academically, Jemison High School consistently underperforms compared to the Huntsville City and Alabama state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 5.56% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 27% for Huntsville City and 23.12% for the state. The school's performance in Science (18.89% proficient) and English (14.12% proficient) also lags behind the district and state averages. This disparity is particularly pronounced among African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, who perform in the bottom quartile of Alabama high schools in these categories.

Jemison High School's high percentage of students (over 64%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student ($11,834 in 2018-2019) is higher than nearby Virgil Grissom High School ($7,893) and Huntsville High School ($7,531), but lower than Lee High School ($12,340). Additionally, Jemison High School has seen a decline in enrollment, from 954 students in 2020-2021 to 843 in 2022-2023, in contrast to the stable enrollment at Virgil Grissom High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5000 Pulaski Pike
       Huntsville, AL  35810


(256) 428-8100

District: Huntsville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
290th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,834 Help


Feeder schools for Jemison High School:

Elementary:    Highlands Elementary School
    James Dawson Elementary
    Lakewood Elementary School
    Rolling Hills Elementary School
Middle:    Ronald McNair 78

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  843

Racial breakdown:

African American:
74.0%
Hispanic:
16.1%
White:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jemison High School ranks worse than 76.7% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked high schools in the Huntsville City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.4. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jemison High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74%), Hispanic (16.1%), White (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jemison High School is 18.2, which is the 3rd best among 6 high schools in the Huntsville City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jemison High School is $11,834, which is the 2nd highest among 6 high schools in the Huntsville City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jemison High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jemison High School 290th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Jemison High School in the ranking list.)

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Huntsville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntsville City 83rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jemison High School

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Rank History for all students at Jemison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.56 269th 366 26.5%
2021 29.55 262nd 371 29.4%
2022 22.32 287th 367 21.8%
2023 23.76 288th 371 22.4%
2024 23.40 290th 378 23.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jemison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.85 35th 43 18.6%
2022 9.28 35th 40 12.5%
2023 27.74 31st 45 31.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jemison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.13 13th 39 66.7%
2024 26.32 48th 63 23.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jemison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.09 61st 83 26.5%
2018 41.00 81st 160 49.4%
2019 37.43 106th 171 38.0%
2021 93.89 9th 196 95.4%
2022 46.69 75th 169 55.6%
2023 28.97 128th 182 29.7%
2024 68.31 40th 198 79.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jemison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.31 303rd 349 13.2%
2019 11.12 329th 358 8.1%
2021 21.19 297th 361 17.7%
2022 14.48 329th 361 8.9%
2023 24.11 276th 349 20.9%
2024 22.10 302nd 375 19.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Jemison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 10.39 321st 343 6.4%
2018 8.43 318th 347 8.4%
2019 28.15 257th 354 27.4%
2021 20.28 289th 359 19.5%
2022 20.30 301st 367 18.0%
2023 21.70 282nd 358 21.2%
2024 25.01 278th 366 24.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Jemison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 7.04 330th 339 2.7%
2018 10.03 315th 350 10.0%
2019 24.05 269th 357 24.6%
2021 38.62 216th 366 41.0%
2022 26.23 271st 366 26.0%
2023 25.38 269th 358 24.9%
2024 21.77 285th 368 22.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Jemison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 17.59 176th 189 6.9%
2018 25.55 180th 223 19.3%
2019 44.48 108th 224 51.8%
2021 41.21 118th 228 48.2%
2022 34.00 144th 222 35.1%
2023 29.71 166th 224 25.9%
2024 41.75 114th 231 50.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jemison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 17.87 79th 93 15.1%
2018 43.46 51st 95 46.3%
2019 36.77 60th 103 41.7%
2021 44.21 57th 113 49.6%
2022 15.80 101st 114 11.4%
2023 37.92 66th 122 45.9%
2024 24.41 110th 139 20.9%
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Rank History for White students at Jemison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.71 42nd 313 86.6%
2021 95.31 19th 319 94.0%
2022 51.37 131st 326 59.8%
2023 58.41 114th 317 64.0%
2024 57.31 109th 325 66.5%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jemison High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 30 700 6 64 2 1 24 0 827
2018 39 662 5 66 3 4 28 0 807
2019 44 620 8 71 5 4 30 0 782
2020 60 546 8 90 4 3 29 0 740
2021 67 596 5 117 1 2 40 0 828
2022 73 666 10 117 3 2 0 0 871
2023 55 624 3 136 2 2 21 0 843

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 Jemison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 827 51.8 15.9 64.6
2018 807 51.0 15.8 64.4
2019 782 43.8 17.8 64.5
2020 740 42.3 17.4 64.5
2021 828 48.8 16.9 64.5
2022 871 41.7 20.8 64.5
2023 843 46.0 18.2 64.5

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 Jemison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 827 51.8 15.9 64.6
2018 807 51.0 15.8 64.4
2019 782 43.8 17.8 64.5
2020 740 42.3 17.4 64.5
2021 828 48.8 16.9 64.5
2022 871 41.7 20.8 64.5
2023 843 46.0 18.2 64.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jemison High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,162 (18.3%) $9,671 (81.7%) $11,834

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jemison High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 269th of 366 High schoolsRanks 288th of 371 High schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Jemison High School)258.9
 16.1%
   End of Course Mathematics (Huntsville City)47.728.6
 19%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Jemison High School)28.613.6
 15%
   End of Course Science (Huntsville City)49.839.7
 10.2%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students782843
 7.8%
African American620624
 0.6%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic71136
 91.5%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White4455
 25%
Two or More Races3021
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.5%64.5%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jemison High School

Jemison High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Highlands Elementary School
Elementary : James Dawson Elementary
Elementary : Lakewood Elementary School
Elementary : Rolling Hills Elementary School
Middle : Ronald McNair 78

Jemison High School ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Alabama high schools.

Students at Jemison High School are 74% African American, 16% Hispanic, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 843 students attended Jemison High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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