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Home of the Fightin' Indians and Maidens!

JHS students are known for their loyalty, dedication, and strong school spirit. They take pride in representing Jacksonville High School with excellence, both on and off the field, and are an integral part of creating a positive and spirited campus culture.

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Home of the Fightin' Indians and Maidens!

JHS students are known for their loyalty, dedication, and strong school spirit. They take pride in representing Jacksonville High School with excellence, both on and off the field, and are an integral part of creating a positive and spirited campus culture.

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We value offering our students a wide array of co-curricular opportunities to develop and showcase their talents. This instills desirable character traits for future citizens of Jacksonville, such as leadership, collaboration, grit, resilience, and integrity. Discover more about what makes JISD such a special place!

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Might J

Our Mighty J flag says it all — a symbol of strength, resilience, and pride. At Jacksonville High School, students embody these qualities every day, rising to challenges and supporting one another as a united community. The TRIBE family proudly carries this spirit in every way, reinforcing the legacy of excellence at JHS.

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Jacksonville High School

Jacksonville High School is a four-year public high school serving approximately 1,270 students in grades 9–12. The school is accredited by the Texas Education Agency and the Southern Association of Secondary Schools, and is a proud member of the National Alliance of High Schools. Our campus is rich in tradition, excellence, and community spirit!

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We value offering our students a wide array of co-curricular opportunities to develop and showcase their talents. This instills desirable character traits for future citizens of Jacksonville, such as leadership, collaboration, grit, resilience, and integrity. Discover more about what makes JISD such a special place!

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Jacksonville's Historic Stadium

We are proud of the Downtown Historic Tomato Bowl, located at the end of Commerce Street on Austin Street in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. One of the last remaining downtown stadiums in Texas, the Tomato Bowl has a rich 75+ year-long history. In 2025, the Tomato Bowl was voted the Best High School Stadium in Texas by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Come see for yourself how special our historic stadium is.

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JHS offers a robust dual enrollment program, our students have access to 62 college or post-secondary credits through 20 different courses at no cost. This opportunity gives our students a significant head start in pursuing career pathways.

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About Jacksonville ISD

Welcome to Jacksonville ISD, an exceptional school district big enough to offer incredible opportunities while small enough to know every student by name. We are proud of the tremendous success we’ve had in providing a high-quality student experience across all grade levels.

Upcoming Events

View the full calendar to see all the exciting events we have happening in the next few weeks and months!

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October 26, 2025

Senior Shirt Signing

Seniors, please see the information below from Mrs. Vining. Thanks! Seniors, You may sign the senior shirt on Tuesday or Wednesday during C lunch in the commons with Mrs. Vining. Be prepared. . .

October 24, 2025

Pickleball!

PICKLEBALL anyone?! Saturday, November 1st at Cherokee Ranch. The Education Foundation has 3 team spots available - $50 per team of 2. All entries are doubles teams, and are bracketed by beginner, int. . .

Jacksonville High School

Mission Statement

 

The mission of Jacksonville High School is to create a supportive community of learners that will meet the academic, emotional, social, and physical needs of high school students in a safe and orderly environment.

 

 

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Words from our students…

“I THRIVE at JISD because we have an incredible support system of JISD teachers and staff. No matter what is going on in your personal life, as soon as you walk through those doors, a teacher is always ready to welcome you with a smile and encouraging words. Our teachers are so giving, and all we have to do is receive. We truly have the best of the best in JISD!” 

  - Natalie Gomez, JHS Alumna