Jacksonville High School is a secondary public school located in Jacksonville, Arkansas for students in grades nine through twelve. JHS serves students in the Jacksonville and McAlmont communities and is administered by the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.
Serving 1,165 students in grades 9-12, Jacksonville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacksonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jacksonville High School's student population of 1,165 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Colors
Red, Gold
School Rankings
Jacksonville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacksonville High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
58%
19%
White
27%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacksonville High School's ranking?
Jacksonville High School is ranked #912 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Jacksonville High School often compared to?
Jacksonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sylvan Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jacksonville High School?
The graduation rate of Jacksonville High School is 78%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jacksonville High School?
1,165 students attend Jacksonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jacksonville High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacksonville High School?
Jacksonville High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jacksonville High School offer ?
Jacksonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jacksonville High School part of?
Jacksonville High School is part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.
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