Jonesboro High School is a public high school for students in grades 10 through 12 located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. It is one of eight public high schools in Craighead County, and is the sole high school of the Jonesboro Public Schools.
Serving 1,505 students in grades 7-12, The Academies At Jonesboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Academies at Jonesboro High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Jonesboro, AR, encompassing approximately 36.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Academies At Jonesboro High School's student population of 1,505 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,505 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1899
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence Is our Standard, Not our Goal, for All Students
School Rankings
The Academies At Jonesboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Academies At Jonesboro High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#857 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red, Gold
School Mascot
Golden Hurricane
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Academies At Jonesboro High School's ranking?
The Academies At Jonesboro High School is ranked #857 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 88%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend The Academies At Jonesboro High School?
1,505 students attend The Academies At Jonesboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of The Academies At Jonesboro High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Academies At Jonesboro High School offer ?
The Academies At Jonesboro High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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