At a glance
Reported students
1,505
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
101.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
10–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
633
The Academies at Jonesboro High School: 1,505 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
14.8:1 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
- 1,310
- Teachers (FTE)
- 98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about The Academies at Jonesboro High School
The Academies at Jonesboro High School is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Jonesboro. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Jonesboro School District. NCES reports 1,505 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, 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 (43.8%) and White (34.6%). English learners represent 12.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. 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 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking The Academies at Jonesboro High School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 101.93 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.23
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.6%
- Hispanic15.9%
- Black43.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
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
20 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.
Other schools in Jonesboro School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
765 reported students
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Elementary · Grades 01–06
731 reported students
Annie Camp Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–09
701 reported students
International Studies Magnet
Elementary · Grades 01–06
636 reported students
Health Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet
Elementary · Grades 01–06
633 reported students
Public schools near The Academies at Jonesboro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center High · Jonesboro School District | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Nettleton High School High · Nettleton School District | 09–12 | 1,054 | 3.4 mi |
| Valley View High School High · Valley View School District | 10–12 | 675 | 4.2 mi |
| Westside High School High · WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead) | 08–12 | 647 | 5.8 mi |
| Brookland High School High · Brookland School District | 10–12 | 645 | 9.2 mi |
| Bay High School High · Bay School District | 07–12 | 233 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The Academies at Jonesboro High School
What grades does The Academies at Jonesboro High School serve?
The Academies at Jonesboro High School reports grades 10–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Jonesboro School District.
How many students attend The Academies at Jonesboro High School?
The Academies at Jonesboro High School reported 1,505 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,310 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The Academies at Jonesboro High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 1,505 students and 101.93 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 The Academies at Jonesboro High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
The Academies at Jonesboro High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jonesboro School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of The Academies at Jonesboro High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is The Academies at Jonesboro High School in?
The Academies at Jonesboro High School is part of Jonesboro School District, based in Jonesboro, AR, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The Academies at Jonesboro High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center (under 0.1 mi), Nettleton High School (3.4 mi), Valley View High School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.