Enrollment
1,505
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050828000551
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academies at Jonesboro High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Academies at Jonesboro High School
The Academies at Jonesboro High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Jonesboro, Arkansas, enrolling 1,505 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,505 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 301 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,505 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jonesboro School District also operates Douglas Macarthur Jhs (765 students) and Visual & Performing Art Magnet (731 students) alongside The Academies at Jonesboro High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Academies at Jonesboro High School compares
The Academies at Jonesboro High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jonesboro School District, which includes The Academies at Jonesboro High School.
$12,107
Per student
-1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 49.3%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,505 students)
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Academies at Jonesboro High School a good school?
The Academies at Jonesboro High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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