Jacksonville High School

Summary:

Jacksonville High School is a public high school serving 1,168 students in grades 9-12 in Jacksonville, Arkansas, which is part of the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. The school consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency and college readiness, with concerning results across core subjects.

Only 17.9% of Jacksonville High School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%, and just 2.1% were proficient or better in mathematics, far below the state's 26.8% average. The school's performance on college readiness assessments like the ACT is also troubling, with only 5.5% of 11th-graders proficient or better in ACT Mathematics and 23.1% in ACT English. This is significantly lower than nearby schools like Cabot High School, which had 38.8% proficiency in ELA and 22.9% in Geometry.

Jacksonville High School serves a student population that is over 99% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's spending per student ($9,433 in 2018-2019) is also lower than nearby schools like North Little Rock High School ($12,319 per student). Interestingly, the nearby Jacksonville Lighthouse High School, a public charter school, outperforms Jacksonville High School in several academic areas, suggesting that alternative educational models may be more effective in this region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1301 West Main Street
Jacksonville, AR 72076

(501) 982-2128

District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
250^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,433

Feeder schools for Jacksonville High School:

Elementary:	Bayou Meto Elementary School
	Bobby G Lester Elementary School
	Murrell Taylor Elementary School
Middle:	Jacksonville Middle School
Prekindergarten:	Adkins Preschool Center

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,168

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.7%

White:

29.5%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jacksonville High School ranks worse than 82% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (57.7%), White (29.5%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jacksonville High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Jacksonville High School employs 83.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jacksonville High School is $9,433.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jacksonville High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jacksonville High School 250^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Jacksonville High School in the ranking list.)

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jacksonville North Pulaski School District 226^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jacksonville High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2019	16.50	251^st	282	11.0%
2021	15.51	257^th	290	11.4%
2022	17.04	252^nd	282	10.6%
2023	22.15	247^th	295	16.3%
2024	24.14	250^th	305	18.0%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Jacksonville High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	330	550	12	54	4	2	25	977
2018	343	584	14	56	2	2	27	1028
2019	299	584	8	66	3	4	44	1008
2020	350	641	14	69	7	3	0	1084
2021	320	627	9	73	7	1	26	1063
2022	307	650	12	68	7	1	27	1072
2023	344	674	9	98	3	2	38	1168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jacksonville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	977	73.9	13.2	70.6
2018	1028	73.2	14.0	71.9
2019	1008	68.2	14.7	100
2020	1084	78.6	13.7	99.5
2021	1063	101.3	10.4	99.9
2022	1072	91.2	11.7	100
2023	1168	83.1	14.0	99.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jacksonville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	977	73.9	13.2	70.6
2018	1028	73.2	14.0	71.9
2019	1008	68.2	14.7	100
2020	1084	78.6	13.7	99.5
2021	1063	101.3	10.4	99.9
2022	1072	91.2	11.7	100
2023	1168	83.1	14.0	99.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jacksonville High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,553 (16.5%)	$7,880 (83.5%)	$9,433

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jacksonville High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 251^st of 282 High schools	Ranks 247^th of 295 High schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Jacksonville High School)	37	37.3	0.3%
9th Grade English (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	37	37.3	0.3%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Jacksonville High School)	14	14.6	0.6%
9th Grade Math (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	14	14.6	0.6%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Jacksonville High School)	11.4	13.9	2.5%
9th Grade Science (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	11.4	13.9	2.5%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Jacksonville High School)	19.6	31.3	11.7%
9th Grade Reading (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	19.6	31.3	11.7%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Jacksonville High School)	43.3	36.4	6.9%
10th Grade English (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	43.3	36.4	6.9%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Jacksonville High School)	11.3	8.1	3.2%
10th Grade Math (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	11.3	8.1	3.2%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Jacksonville High School)	15.7	15	0.7%
10th Grade Science (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	15.7	15	0.7%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Jacksonville High School)	18.3	24.8	6.5%
10th Grade Reading (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	18.3	24.8	6.5%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville High School)	8.9	5.5	3.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	8.9	5.5	3.4%
11th Grade English (Jacksonville High School)	30.2	23.1	7.1%
11th Grade English (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	30.2	23.1	7.1%
11th Grade Reading (Jacksonville High School)	17.7	18.1	0.4%
11th Grade Reading (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	17.7	18.1	0.4%
11th Grade Science (Jacksonville High School)	15.1	8	7.1%
11th Grade Science (Jacksonville North Pulaski School District)	15.1	8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1008	1168	15.9%
African American	584	674	15.4%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	8	9	12.5%
Hispanic	66	98	48.5%
Pacific Islander	4	2	50%
White	299	344	15.1%
Two or More Races	44	38	13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	99.9%	0.1%

Schools Near Jacksonville High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)			ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jacksonville High School	Public	9-12	1301 West Main Street	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Jacksonville North Pulaski School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 982-2128	1,168	83	14.0	99.9%	344 (29.5%)	674 (57.7%)	98 (8.4%)	9 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (3.3%)	24.1	250^th of 305 public high schools	18.0%		22.1	247^th of 295 public high schools	16.3%	3			19.0	16.9	17.9			19.3	18.6	18.9				2.2		2.1	8.3	6.2	2.9	0.0	5.3				40.6	13.0	14.3	100.0	25.5	$9,433	$1,553	$7,880
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School	Public, Charter	9-12	251 N First St	Jacksonville	72076	Pulaski County	Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 985-1200	179	25	9.5	100.0%	27 (15.1%)	125 (69.8%)	20 (11.2%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	14.3	284^th of 305 public high schools	6.9%		30.1	225^th of 295 public high schools	23.7%	59			17.2	10.5	14.6			17.2	10.6	14.6				0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0				66.6	10.5			18.1	$11,144	$860	$10,284
Sylvan Hills High School	Public	10-12	484 Bear Paw Rd	Sherwood	72120	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 833-1100	1,017	70	14.4	38.4%	406 (39.9%)	474 (46.6%)	69 (6.8%)	7 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (5.5%)	42.3	178^th of 305 public high schools	41.6%		45.9	166^th of 295 public high schools	43.7%	12				25.6	25.5				25.0	25.0							0.0	37.2	10.5	0.0	15.5				20.0	20.4	14.3		20.3	$11,654	$1,705	$9,949
Lisa Academy North High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5410 Landers Rd	Sherwood	72117	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 945-2727	299	31	9.5	56.9%	75 (25.1%)	117 (39.1%)	81 (27.1%)	15 (5.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	83.9	23^rd of 305 public high schools	92.5%		79.1	40^th of 295 public high schools	86.4%	17			41.0	52.7	46.1			45.3	48.7	46.7				23.7		23.7	94.1	24.5	0.0		40.8				82.3	36.9	0.0		50.0	$11,872	$72	$11,800
Cabot Panther Academy	Public, Charter	5-12	21 Funtastic Dr	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	Yes	No	No	No	(501) 843-3363	321	24	13.3	51.7%	268 (83.5%)	10 (3.1%)	20 (6.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	41	182^nd of 305 public high schools	40.3%		25.5	242^nd of 295 public high schools	18.0%	60	31.6	32.1	23.5	25.0	26.5	36.8	28.6	23.5	25.0	26.4	42.1	35.7	32.1	9.1		8.9	12.5	8.0	0.0	33.3	9.6	52.6	28.6	32.1	33.3	41.8	50.0	50.0	41.5	$11,288	$1,451	$9,837
Arkansas Virtual Academy High School	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	4702 W Commercial Dr Ste B3	North Little Rock	72116	Pulaski County	Arkansas Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(501) 664-4225	1,695	206	8.2	65.7%	1,195 (70.5%)	307 (18.1%)	110 (6.5%)	14 (0.8%)	25 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (2.5%)	43.9	172^nd of 305 public high schools	43.6%		37.1	203^rd of 295 public high schools	31.2%	31			24.8	25.4	25.2			29.2	28.5	28.8				19.3	12.6	19.1	10.8	7.9	4.1	0.0	8.1				37.2	30.2	26.7	20.0	31.4	$7,561	$721	$6,840
Cabot High School	Public	10-12	401 N Lincoln St	Cabot	72023	Lonoke County	Cabot School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 843-3562	2,198	132	16.6	36.1%	1,802 (82.0%)	65 (3.0%)	171 (7.8%)	33 (1.5%)	8 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	114 (5.2%)	80.9	29^th of 305 public high schools	90.5%		88.5	21^st of 295 public high schools	92.9%	8				38.8	38.8				39.5	39.5								22.8	33.3	0.0	22.9					48.3	55.5	100.0	48.6	$9,685	$1,070	$8,615
Cstp Civilian Student Training Program	Public	7-12	16301 Missouri Camp Robinson	North Little Rock	72199	Pulaski County	Division Of Youth Services School System	No	No	No	No	(501) 628-8668	13	4	3.5	76.9%	9 (69.2%)	3 (23.1%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.3	297^th of 305 public high schools	2.6%		3.3	289^th of 295 public high schools	2.0%	8		0.0			8.0		9.1			12.0		0.0	0.0					0.0			0.0			6.3		0.0			0.0
North Little Rock High School	Public	9-12	101 W 2nd St	North Little Rock	72114	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 771-8100	1,949	150	12.9	99.9%	529 (27.1%)	1,101 (56.5%)	231 (11.9%)	20 (1.0%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	59 (3.0%)	18.9	267^th of 305 public high schools	12.5%		31.8	218^th of 295 public high schools	26.1%	49			11.4	22.2	16.7			13.0	23.4	18.1				2.6		2.4	2.9	1.5	0.0	0.0	1.4				36.7	11.2	0.0	20.0	14.8	$12,319	$2,249	$10,070
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence	Public, Charter	9-12	2201 West 22nd St	North Little Rock	72114	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 975-3895	372	34	11.0	100.0%	78 (21.0%)	221 (59.4%)	52 (14.0%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	51.4	134^th of 305 public high schools	56.1%		41.9	180^th of 295 public high schools	39.0%	46			34.7	34.4	34.5			34.4	36.0	35.1				7.7		7.6	29.4	1.2	0.0		5.8				55.0	24.1			34.1	$8,321	$895	$7,427

Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville High School

What schools feed into Jacksonville High School?

Jacksonville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bayou Meto Elementary School
Elementary : Bobby G Lester Elementary School
Elementary : Murrell Taylor Elementary School
Middle : Jacksonville Middle School
Prekindergarten : Adkins Preschool Center

Is Jacksonville High School a good school?

Jacksonville High School ranks in the bottom 18.0% of Arkansas high schools.

How many students attend Jacksonville High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,168 students attended Jacksonville High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jacksonville High School?

Students at Jacksonville High School are 58% African American, 29% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Jacksonville High School in?

Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

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