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Jessieville High School

7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949

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Jessieville High School serves 265 students in grades 9-12.

Jessieville 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jessieville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Jessieville High School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

265 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Jessieville 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 Jessieville High School is 0.26, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#641 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Jessieville High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jessieville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jessieville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Jessieville High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

86%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Jessieville High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Jessieville High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

90-94%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Jessieville High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jessieville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

15%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jessieville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jessieville School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jessieville High School's ranking?

Jessieville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are Jessieville High School often compared to?

Jessieville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Lake Charter High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Jessieville High School?

The graduation rate of Jessieville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Jessieville High School?

265 students attend Jessieville High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Jessieville High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessieville High School?

Jessieville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Jessieville High School offer ?

Jessieville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Jessieville High School part of?

Jessieville High School is part of Jessieville School District.

School Reviews

5 11/9/2009

a) The quality of academic programs is amazing! Every day I think of something else I could do, it's really cool! b) The availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities are great as well. They have almost every sport you can think of! Anything! c)I don't think I need to tell you anymore, because, you already know it's gonna be great. They always keep the rooms clean and always take care of their students.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - hotti

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education