Jacksonville Junior High School serves 662 students in grades 8-9.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
43%
19%
White
53%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jacksonville Junior High School?
662 students attend Jacksonville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jacksonville Junior High School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jacksonville Junior High School offer ?
Jacksonville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Jacksonville Junior High School part of?
Jacksonville Junior High School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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