Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, AR

At a glance

Reported students

1,208

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

114.07

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arkansas high enrollment

92nd percentile

Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

428

Jacksonville High School: 1,208 reported students.

State peer staffing position

77th percentile

10.6:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,068
Teachers (FTE): 90
Student–teacher ratio: 11.9:1

What the reported data says about Jacksonville High School

Jacksonville High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Jacksonville. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Jacksonville North Pulaski School District. NCES reports 1,208 students for 2024–25.

Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, above the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (58.9%) and White (24.5%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Jacksonville High School

1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 114.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.2%
Students with disabilities: 15.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Provision 2

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White24.5%
Hispanic10.1%
Black58.9%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial5.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

6 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Jacksonville Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

926 reported students

Jacksonville Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

733 reported students

Murrell Taylor Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

428 reported students

Bobby G Lester Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

421 reported students

Bayou Meto Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

416 reported students

Adkins Preschool Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

228 reported students

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Public schools near Jacksonville High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School High · Charter · Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools	09–12	60	0.9 mi
Sylvan Hills High School High · Pulaski County Special School District	10–12	1,120	6.4 mi
Lisa Academy North High School High · Charter · Lisa Academy	09–12	292	6.7 mi
Cabot Panther Academy High · Charter · Cabot School District	05–12	318	7.6 mi
Cstp Civilian Student Training Program High · Division of Youth Services School System	07–12	31	9.2 mi
Cabot High School High · Cabot School District	09–12	2,170	9.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville High School

What grades does Jacksonville High School serve?

Jacksonville High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.

How many students attend Jacksonville High School?

Jacksonville High School reported 1,208 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,068 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Jacksonville High School?

The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 1,208 students and 114.07 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Jacksonville High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Jacksonville High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jacksonville North Pulaski School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Jacksonville High School in?

Jacksonville High School is part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, based in Jacksonville, AR, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Jacksonville High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jacksonville Lighthouse High School (0.9 mi), Sylvan Hills High School (6.4 mi), Lisa Academy North High School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.