How do these schools compare?
| Metric | The Academies at Jonesboro High School | Westside High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Jonesboro, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,505 | 647 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 30.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | The Academies at Jonesboro High School | Westside High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,604 | $10,800 |
| District | Jonesboro School District | Westside Cons. School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | The Academies at Jonesboro High School | Westside High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.6% | 92.3% |
| African American | 43.8% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.7% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | The Academies at Jonesboro High School | Westside High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 3 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 328:1 | 331:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 48.6% | 11.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 210 | 70 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.