Jackson High School (Jackson, Ohio)

For other schools of the same name, see Jackson High School (disambiguation).
Jackson High School
Address
500 Vaughn Street
Jackson, Ohio, 45640
United States
Coordinates 39°2′20″N 82°38′32″W / 39.03889°N 82.64222°W / 39.03889; -82.64222Coordinates: 39°2′20″N 82°38′32″W / 39.03889°N 82.64222°W / 39.03889; -82.64222
Information
Type Public, Coeducational high school
School district Jackson City School District
NCES School ID 390441501075[1]
Principal Joe Hemsley[2]
Faculty 41.74 (on FTE basis)[1]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 679[1] (2010–11)
Color(s) Red and White [2]         
Athletics conference Independent[2]
Mascot Ironman
Team name Ironmen[2]
Yearbook Osky Wow
Athletic Director Bob Kight[2]
Website http://www.jcs.k12.oh.us

A view of the school from SR 139

Jackson High School is a public high school in Jackson, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Jackson City School District. Their mascot is the Ironman and their school colors are red and white.

Athletics

The Jackson Ironmen are currently independent of a league, but have formed a new league, starting in 2017-18.

Jackson High School has a variety of sports programs including baseball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.[3]

Performing Arts

Jackson High School is located within District XVII of the Ohio Music Education Association.

The band and choral programs are the largest in area, boasting over 20% enrollments. They have been recognized as some of the best in the region receiving "Superior" ratings at district and state competitions.

In 2013, Jackson was designated as one of the "Best Communities for Music Education" by the NAMM Foundation.

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