Jacksonville School District No. 117 Alum: I liked the academics at JHS, as well as the diversity. The clubs and activities kept us busy as students and involved in our community functions, making it not so noticeable that it was school work.
Being a student heading to college for American Sign Language, I will say that I wish the administration would listen more to the students when it comes to issues with the teachers on staff. I understand that not all complaints are valid, but there were multiple students in my 4 years of ASL that multiple students had issues with the only teacher we had for ASL. It made it quite a struggle to want to stay in that specific class, however my love for ASL prevailed and I made it onto college to pursue my dreams. I just worry about other students who may not stick it out with out the administrative support they need.... Read 17 reviews
grade C
Overall Niche Grade Total schools 11
Students 3,244
Jacksonville School District No. 117 School District,
JACKSONVILLE, IL,
17 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I liked the academics at JHS, as well as the diversity. The clubs and activities kept us busy as students and involved in our community functions, making it not so noticeable that it was school work. Being a student heading to college for American Sign Language, I will say that I wish the administration would listen more to the students when it comes to issues with the teachers on staff. I....
Read 17 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Total Schools: 11,
Students: 3,244,