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THE ACADEMIES AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL

301 HURRICANE DR, JONESBORO, AR 72401JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,386
Students
Total enrolled
89%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$14,998
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,386 students in grades 09–12 in JONESBORO, Arkansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,998 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

THE ACADEMIES AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in JONESBORO, Arkansas, serving grades 09–12 with 1,386 students. The district invests $14,998 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at THE ACADEMIES AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL

1,386
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
99
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution689 male · 697 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 1,386 students
Student Composition
35%
16%
44%
Asian1%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black44%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050828000551

Academic Outcomes at THE ACADEMIES AT JONESBORO HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
89%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 38th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 72401

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,998Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,998
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,599
Student Support$2,850
Administration$1,800
Operations$2,250
Other$1,500
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,998 spent per student, an estimated $6,644 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
25%
State government
49.3%
Local (property tax)
25.3%
Federal programs
25.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 89% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNETINTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNETHEALTH/WELLNESS ENVI MAGNETMATH & SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
Middle
ANNIE CAMP JR. HIGH SCHOOLDOUGLAS MACARTHUR JHS
↓
High School
Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyCraighead County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (870)933-5881
NCES ID: 050828000551
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in JONESBORO seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in JONESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mid
ANNIE CAMP JR. HIGH SCHOOL
784 students · 07–09
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
VISUAL & PERFORMING ART MAGNET
736 students · KG–06
● 42 opp100% FRL
Mid
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR JHS
732 students · 07–09
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES MAGNET
642 students · 01–06
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
HEALTH/WELLNESS ENVI MAGNET
620 students · 01–06
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
MATH & SCIENCE MAGNET SCHOOL
540 students · 01–06
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
KINDERGARTEN CENTER
503 students · KG–KG
● 42 opp100% FRL
Elem
MICROSOCIETY MAGNET SCHOOL
455 students · 01–06
● 42 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
301 HURRICANE DR, JONESBORO, AR 72401
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.