- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jonesboro, AR
The Academies at Jonesboro High School
Federal NCES profile for The Academies at Jonesboro High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050828000551
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academies at Jonesboro High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Academies at Jonesboro High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Academies at Jonesboro High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Jonesboro, AR.
School address
District: Jonesboro School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050828000551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
The Academies at Jonesboro High School held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.8 → 97.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 050828000551 · Jonesboro, AR High · MID · TRAD
1,505 enr · 15.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas Macarthur Jhs (765 students)
The Academies at Jonesboro High School held near 1,423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.8 → 97.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
The Academies at Jonesboro High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
The Academies at Jonesboro High School
1,505 students
- Douglas Macart
Douglas Macarthur Jhs
765 students
- Visual & Perfo
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
731 students
- Annie Camp Jr.
Annie Camp Jr. High School
701 students
- International
International Studies Magnet
636 students
- Health/Wellnes
Health/Wellness Envi Magnet
633 students
What this shows The Academies at Jonesboro High School reports 1,505 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Academies at Jonesboro High School compares
The Academies at Jonesboro High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,505 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,505
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.8%
White 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, The Academies at Jonesboro High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jonesboro School District reports $12,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Academies at Jonesboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Macarthur Jhs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Visual & Performing Art Magnet | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annie Camp Jr. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| International Studies Magnet | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Health/Wellness Envi Magnet | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Academies at Jonesboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,505 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Academies at Jonesboro High School
How many students attend The Academies at Jonesboro High School?
The Academies at Jonesboro High School has 1,505 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jonesboro, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,386 (2022-23) → 1,423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academies at Jonesboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academies at Jonesboro High School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Academies at Jonesboro High School?
100.0% of students at The Academies at Jonesboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academies at Jonesboro High School?
The largest demographic group at The Academies at Jonesboro High School is African American at 43.8% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academies at Jonesboro High School?
The Academies at Jonesboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Academies at Jonesboro High School rank among high schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academies at Jonesboro High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Jonesboro, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Jonesboro School District?
Besides The Academies at Jonesboro High School, Jonesboro School District also operates Douglas Macarthur Jhs (765 students), Visual & Performing Art Magnet (731 students), and Annie Camp Jr. High School (701 students). See the Jonesboro School District district page for the complete list.