Summary:
The Jonesboro School District contains one high school, The Academies At Jonesboro High School, which serves grades 7 through 12 with an enrollment of 1,505 students in a community where every student comes from a low-income household.
The Academies At Jonesboro High School presents a complex picture for parents. On the positive side, the school boasts a strong graduation rate of 94.2%, which exceeds both the district and state averages, and a low dropout rate of 1.4%. The student-teacher ratio is a reasonable 14.7:1, and per-student spending is high at $14,411. However, academic proficiency rates are critically low across all subjects. For example, only 27.3% of students are proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.4%, and just 14.3% are proficient in Biology versus 42.7% statewide. The most alarming figure is in Geometry, where only 2.9% of students are proficient, a stark contrast to the state average of 26.4%. The school's state ranking has also been declining, dropping from the 22nd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 18th percentile in 2025-2026.
The key takeaway for parents is a significant disconnect between the school's success in keeping students enrolled and graduating them, and its failure to achieve academic mastery. The high spending level does not appear to translate into competitive test scores, likely because a large portion of funds goes toward support services for the 100% poverty population. The school is effectively functioning as a social safety net, but its core academic mission is struggling, particularly in mathematics. Any parent considering this school should be aware that while their child is very likely to graduate, the data suggests the diploma may not reflect strong academic preparation in core subjects like math and science.
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