Jasper High School ranked #835 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #373 in 2012 and falling within the bottom 50% for overall testing performance among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency ranged between 20–24%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency stood at 25–29%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was between 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was stable at 829 students across grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1; minority enrollment represented 35%, including 16% Hispanic and 16% Black students, with a significant rise in free lunch eligibility from 15% in 2001 to 47% in 2023.
The school achieved a high graduation rate of 95% in 2023, ranking in the top 5% statewide for this metric, despite challenges in academic proficiency areas noted in recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 850 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jasper High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Jasper High School's student population of 850 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
850 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Jasper High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jasper High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
15%
31%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ike The Vike
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jasper High School's ranking?
Jasper High School is ranked #835 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Jasper High School often compared to?
Jasper High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curry High School, Carbon Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jasper High School?
The graduation rate of Jasper High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jasper High School?
850 students attend Jasper High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Jasper High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jasper High School?
Jasper High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jasper High School offer ?
Jasper High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jasper High School part of?
Jasper High School is part of Jasper City School District.
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