Jacksonville High School serves 1,063 students in grades 9-12.
Jacksonville High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,063 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacksonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jacksonville High School's student population of 1,063 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,063 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jacksonville High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jacksonville High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
59%
20%
White
30%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacksonville High School's ranking?
Jacksonville High School is ranked #903 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Jacksonville High School often compared to?
Jacksonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sylvan Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jacksonville High School?
The graduation rate of Jacksonville High School is 83%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jacksonville High School?
1,063 students attend Jacksonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Jacksonville High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville High School?
Jacksonville High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jacksonville High School offer ?
Jacksonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jacksonville High School part of?
Jacksonville High School is part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.
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