The Academies At Jonesboro High School

301 Hurricane Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401

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The Academies At Jonesboro High School serves 1,352 students in grades 10-12.

The Academies At Jonesboro 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 16% (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 27% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Academies At Jonesboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

The Academies At Jonesboro High School's student population of 1,352 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,352 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

98 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The Academies At Jonesboro 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 The Academies At Jonesboro High School is 0.66, which is more 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

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State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#798 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of The Academies At Jonesboro 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)

27%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of The Academies At Jonesboro 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

14:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of The Academies At Jonesboro 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

15%

14%

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Black

45%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in The Academies At Jonesboro High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

35%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in The Academies At Jonesboro 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

0.66

0.59

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

Graduation Rate

92%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of The Academies At Jonesboro 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 The Academies At Jonesboro 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 (15-16)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Academies At Jonesboro High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jonesboro School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Academies At Jonesboro High School's ranking?

The Academies At Jonesboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are The Academies At Jonesboro High School often compared to?

The Academies At Jonesboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nettleton High School by visitors of our site.

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

16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of The Academies At Jonesboro High School?

The graduation rate of The Academies At Jonesboro High School is 92%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend The Academies At Jonesboro High School?

1,352 students attend The Academies At Jonesboro High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of The Academies At Jonesboro High School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of The Academies At Jonesboro High School?

The Academies At Jonesboro High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does The Academies At Jonesboro High School offer ?

The Academies At Jonesboro High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is The Academies At Jonesboro High School part of?

The Academies At Jonesboro High School is part of Jonesboro School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,352 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education