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 1,423 students in grades 10-12, 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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The Academies At Jonesboro High School's student population of 1,423 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1899
Colors
Black, Red, Gold
School Motto
Excellence Is our Standard, Not our Goal, for All Students
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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#857 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
43%
19%
White
35%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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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 equal to the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend The Academies At Jonesboro High School?
1,423 students attend The Academies At Jonesboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of The Academies At Jonesboro High School students are Black, 35% 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 13:1.
What grades does The Academies At Jonesboro High School offer ?
The Academies At Jonesboro High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (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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