The Academies At Jonesboro High School

Summary:

The Academies At Jonesboro High School is a public high school serving grades 10-12 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, which is part of the Jonesboro School District. With 1,386 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 25.3% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 31.7% statewide.

The Academies At Jonesboro High School faces significant challenges, with 100% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. Despite spending more per student ($12,907) than nearby schools, which range from $9,120 to $10,493 per student, the school has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 136th out of 271 Arkansas high schools in 2012-2013 to 238th out of 305 in 2023-2024, and its rating has decreased from 3 stars to 1 star over this time period. In comparison, nearby high schools such as Riverside High School, Westside High School, and Valley View High School have higher test scores, lower free/reduced lunch rates, and better statewide rankings.

The data suggests that The Academies At Jonesboro High School may be facing significant challenges in serving its high-poverty student population and providing the necessary resources and support to help its students succeed academically. While the school's increased spending per student indicates a commitment to addressing these issues, the declining performance and comparison to nearby schools suggest that more substantial interventions and reforms may be needed to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 10-12

301 Hurricane Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401

(870) 933-5881

District: Jonesboro School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
238^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,907

Feeder schools for The Academies At Jonesboro High School:

Elementary:	Health/Wellness Envi Magnet
	International Studies Magnet
	Kindergarten Center
	Leadership Magnet School
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	Math & Science Magnet School
	Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Middle:	Annie Camp Junior High School
	Douglas MacArthur Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 1,423

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.2%

White:

34.9%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Academies At Jonesboro High School ranks worse than 78% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.12. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at The Academies At Jonesboro High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.2%), White (34.9%), Hispanic (16.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Academies At Jonesboro High School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare The Academies At Jonesboro High School employs 97.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Academies At Jonesboro High School is $12,907.

Schooldigger Rankings:

The Academies At Jonesboro High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks The Academies At Jonesboro High School 238^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See The Academies At Jonesboro High School in the ranking list.)

Jonesboro School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jonesboro School District 187^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Academies At Jonesboro High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	38.03	150^th	232	35.3%
2007	36.74	167^th	258	35.3%
2008	36.47	172^nd	256	32.8%
2009	39.59	168^th	261	35.6%
2010	38.41	182^nd	262	30.5%
2011	51.57	128^th	266	51.9%
2012	54.66	119^th	266	55.3%
2013	49.23	136^th	271	49.8%
2015	27.85	212^th	267	20.6%
2016	35.33	198^th	269	26.4%
2017	29.79	206^th	264	22.0%
2018	34.25	196^th	263	25.5%
2019	46.25	163^rd	282	42.2%
2021	41.27	182^nd	290	37.2%
2022	38.73	191^st	282	32.3%
2023	29.35	228^th	295	22.7%
2024	29.12	238^th	305	22.0%

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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 The Academies At Jonesboro High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	900	99	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	1010
1989	940	109	9	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	1060
1990	881	92	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	978
1991	843	124	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	977
1992	844	119	11	5	1	n/a	n/a	980
1993	869	150	12	11	0	n/a	n/a	1042
1994	814	146	9	6	2	n/a	n/a	977
1995	795	168	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	981
1996	795	168	9	9	0	n/a	n/a	981
1997	806	188	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	1010
1998	791	203	12	16	2	n/a	n/a	1024
1999	769	226	15	16	2	n/a	n/a	1028
2000	752	219	16	20	1	n/a	n/a	1008
2001	760	242	15	27	0	n/a	n/a	1044
2002	723	273	15	36	2	n/a	n/a	1049
2003	723	273	15	36	2	n/a	n/a	1049
2004	678	288	12	35	1	n/a	n/a	1014
2005	675	300	7	34	1	n/a	n/a	1017
2006	650	289	9	46	3	n/a	n/a	997
2007	647	326	8	52	3	n/a	n/a	1036
2008	600	356	8	49	3	n/a	n/a	1016
2009	560	374	9	58	2	n/a	n/a	1003
2010	562	422	9	65	0	0	1	1059
2011	555	433	8	69	0	0	1	1066
2012	561	440	6	66	0	1	3	1077
2013	617	441	6	2	0	0	4	1070
2014	518	451	7	85	0	0	7	1068
2015	511	503	10	101	0	0	11	1136
2016	481	519	9	114	1	0	17	1141
2017	514	524	7	120	1	1	23	1190
2018	526	557	3	160	0	2	27	1275
2019	558	620	8	182	0	1	25	1394
2020	496	579	13	196	1	1	39	1325
2021	473	615	13	196	0	0	55	1352
2022	457	586	10	199	0	0	58	1310
2023	491	605	11	226	0	1	52	1386
2024	497	615	14	233	0	0	64	1423

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Academies At Jonesboro High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1010	67.3	15.0	n/a
1989	1060	70.0	15.1	n/a
1990	978	73.0	13.3	9.1
1991	977	70.1	13.9	10.4
1992	980	69.1	14.1	8.7
1993	1042	68.8	15.1	14.3
1994	977	71.7	13.6	14.3
1995	981	70.4	13.9	16.2
1996	981	70.4	13.9	16.2
1997	1010	65.3	15.5	20.5
1998	1024	65.3	15.7	19.1
1999	1028	31.4	32.7	19.6
2000	1008	67.0	15.0	21.3
2001	1044	71.0	14.7	22.6
2002	1049	50.0	21.0	30.4
2003	1049	50.0	21.0	30.4
2004	1014	63.0	16.1	30.4
2005	1017	64.0	15.9	36
2006	997	67.0	14.9	37.2
2007	1036	89.0	11.6	49.2
2008	1016	90.0	11.3	48
2009	1003	90.0	11.1	50.3
2010	1059	76.5	11.1	48.3
2011	1066	76.6	13.9	57.8
2012	1077	74.6	14.4	60.5
2013	1070	73.9	14.4	59.8
2014	1068	76.7	13.9	62.4
2015	1136	77.0	14.7	63
2016	1141	80.0	14.2	65.8
2017	1190	83.6	14.2	67.6
2018	1275	88.5	14.4	69.8
2019	1394	89.6	15.5	100
2020	1325	89.1	14.8	100
2021	1352	97.6	13.8	100
2022	1310	98.2	13.3	100
2023	1386	98.8	14.0	100
2024	1423	97.6	14.5	100.8

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 The Academies At Jonesboro High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1010	67.3	15.0	n/a
1989	1060	70.0	15.1	n/a
1990	978	73.0	13.3	9.1
1991	977	70.1	13.9	10.4
1992	980	69.1	14.1	8.7
1993	1042	68.8	15.1	14.3
1994	977	71.7	13.6	14.3
1995	981	70.4	13.9	16.2
1996	981	70.4	13.9	16.2
1997	1010	65.3	15.5	20.5
1998	1024	65.3	15.7	19.1
1999	1028	31.4	32.7	19.6
2000	1008	67.0	15.0	21.3
2001	1044	71.0	14.7	22.6
2002	1049	50.0	21.0	30.4
2003	1049	50.0	21.0	30.4
2004	1014	63.0	16.1	30.4
2005	1017	64.0	15.9	36
2006	997	67.0	14.9	37.2
2007	1036	89.0	11.6	49.2
2008	1016	90.0	11.3	48
2009	1003	90.0	11.1	50.3
2010	1059	76.5	11.1	48.3
2011	1066	76.6	13.9	57.8
2012	1077	74.6	14.4	60.5
2013	1070	73.9	14.4	59.8
2014	1068	76.7	13.9	62.4
2015	1136	77.0	14.7	63
2016	1141	80.0	14.2	65.8
2017	1190	83.6	14.2	67.6
2018	1275	88.5	14.4	69.8
2019	1394	89.6	15.5	100
2020	1325	89.1	14.8	100
2021	1352	97.6	13.8	100
2022	1310	98.2	13.3	100
2023	1386	98.8	14.0	100
2024	1423	97.6	14.5	100.8

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 The Academies At Jonesboro High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,054 (15.9%)	$10,853 (84.1%)	$12,907

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Academies At Jonesboro High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 163^rd of 282 High schools	Ranks 228^th of 295 High schools	19.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (The Academies At Jonesboro High School)	19.8	13.8	6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jonesboro School District)	19.8	13.8	6%
11th Grade English (The Academies At Jonesboro High School)	37.1	30	7.1%
11th Grade English (Jonesboro School District)	37.1	30	7.1%
11th Grade Reading (The Academies At Jonesboro High School)	25.3	24	1.3%
11th Grade Reading (Jonesboro School District)	25.3	24	1.3%
11th Grade Science (The Academies At Jonesboro High School)	18.8	18.5	0.3%
11th Grade Science (Jonesboro School District)	18.8	18.5	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1394	1386	0.6%
African American	620	605	2.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	11	37.5%
Hispanic	182	226	24.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	558	491	12%
Two or More Races	25	52	108%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near The Academies At Jonesboro 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 8th Grade	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
The Academies At Jonesboro High School	Public	10-12	301 Hurricane Dr	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5881	1,423	98	14.5	100.8%	497 (34.9%)	615 (43.2%)	233 (16.4%)	14 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (4.5%)	29.1	238^th of 305 public high schools	22.0%		29.3	228^th of 295 public high schools	22.7%	10				25.3	24.9				25.9	25.5								0.0	0.9	0.0	0.0	0.8				0.0	13.9	6.3	0.0	13.4	$12,907	$2,054	$10,853
Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	1727 S Main St	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 933-5891	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Nettleton High School	Public	9-12	4201 Chieftain Ln	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7805	1,041	75	13.9	55.2%	294 (28.2%)	554 (53.2%)	111 (10.7%)	13 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	61 (5.9%)	18.6	268^th of 305 public high schools	12.1%		21.9	249^th of 295 public high schools	15.6%	19			15.6	16.4	15.9			15.3	16.6	15.9					8.3	3.1	7.6	18.5	1.0	0.0		2.8				24.8	11.4	25.0		16.3	$9,403	$1,067	$8,337
Valley View High School	Public	10-12	2118 Valley View Dr	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 935-6361	673	46	14.5	19.8%	566 (84.1%)	29 (4.3%)	34 (5.1%)	25 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	65.4	83^rd of 305 public high schools	72.8%		95	7^th of 295 public high schools	97.6%	76				35.0	35.0				34.6	34.6									8.2	50.0	0.0	9.0					43.6			43.6	$10,236	$714	$9,522
Westside High School	Public	8-12	1630 Hwy 91 W	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Westside Cons. School Dist(Craigh	No	No	No	No	(870) 935-7501	694	56	12.3	49.3%	639 (92.1%)	20 (2.9%)	23 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.7%)	51	137^th of 305 public high schools	55.1%		43.4	174^th of 295 public high schools	41.0%	37		29.5	28.9	23.8	27.5		31.1	32.8	22.2	29.0		31.6	31.6		14.0		13.9	33.3	24.8	0.0		23.9		33.1	33.1	16.7	36.0	0.0	0.0	34.1	$9,120	$958	$8,162
Brookland High School	Public	10-12	100 W School St	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 932-2080	630	39	16.2	27.8%	563 (89.4%)	23 (3.7%)	32 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	47.9	152^nd of 305 public high schools	50.2%		77.1	46^th of 295 public high schools	84.4%	106				33.5	33.5				31.6	31.6						2.9	2.4		5.5	0.0	0.0	4.0					23.2		50.0	23.6	$10,493	$1,074	$9,420
Bay High School	Public	7-12	700 School St	Bay	72411	Craighead County	Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 781-3297	229	32	7.1	48.9%	215 (93.9%)	8 (3.5%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	33.9	213^th of 305 public high schools	30.2%		58.3	113^th of 295 public high schools	61.7%	100	21.6	8.4	8.1	27.9	17.0	16.2	11.1	13.1	27.9	17.5	24.3	13.6	20.3	42.9	16.0		25.6	15.4	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.9	24.3	36.2	30.1	0.0	37.5	0.0		35.8	$9,310	$877	$8,432
Riverside High School	Public	7-12	601 Catfish Dr	Lake City	72437	Craighead County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 237-4328	353	35	10.1	45.6%	313 (88.7%)	10 (2.8%)	22 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	61.7	99^th of 305 public high schools	67.5%		79.7	38^th of 295 public high schools	87.1%	61	34.5	38.1	28.7	54.5	38.4	32.7	39.5	30.3	50.9	38.0	25.8	13.4	20.0	52.6	4.0		17.4	20.0	6.3	0.0		10.5	31.0	45.1	38.7	0.0	55.8			54.8	$9,792	$1,520	$8,272
Trumann High School	Public	9-12	1620 W Main St	Trumann	72472	Poinsett County	Trumann School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 483-5301	453	30	14.9	100.0%	337 (74.4%)	67 (14.8%)	32 (7.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	40.6	184^th of 305 public high schools	39.7%		26.5	237^th of 295 public high schools	19.7%	53			21.5	20.1	20.7			21.5	22.5	22.0					19.8	18.8	19.5	0.0	9.3	0.0	0.0	6.9				100.0	37.9	0.0		38.0	$11,155	$1,236	$9,919
Greene City Technical High School	Public	10-12	5201 W Kingshighway	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Greene County Technical School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 215-4460	801	73	11.0	40.3%	726 (90.6%)	19 (2.4%)	31 (3.9%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	15 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	35.2	206^th of 305 public high schools	32.5%		57	119^th of 295 public high schools	59.7%	87				22.7	22.6				22.1	22.0									6.6	50.0		7.0					28.5			28.5	$9,716	$1,393	$8,323

Frequently Asked Questions about The Academies At Jonesboro High School

What is the racial makeup of The Academies At Jonesboro High School?

Students at The Academies At Jonesboro High School are 43% African American, 35% White, 16% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is The Academies At Jonesboro High School in?

Jonesboro School District

Is The Academies At Jonesboro High School a good school?

The Academies At Jonesboro High School ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Arkansas high schools.

How many students attend The Academies At Jonesboro High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,423 students attended The Academies At Jonesboro High School.

What schools feed into The Academies At Jonesboro High School?

The Academies At Jonesboro High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Health/Wellness Envi Magnet
Elementary : International Studies Magnet
Elementary : Kindergarten Center
Elementary : Leadership Magnet School
Elementary : Math & Science Magnet School
Elementary : Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Middle : Annie Camp Junior High School
Middle : Douglas MacArthur Junior High School

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