Serving 1,386 students in grades 9-12, 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 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). 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 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 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
The Academies At Jonesboro High School's student population of 1,386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Academies At Jonesboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Academies At Jonesboro High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
44%
19%
White
35%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Academies At Jonesboro High School's ranking?
The Academies At Jonesboro High School is ranked #789 out of 997 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 86%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend The Academies At Jonesboro High School?
1,386 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, 35% of students are White, 16% 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 9-12 (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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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