Jacksonville High School

Jacksonville High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1301 W Main St,  Jacksonville, AR
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
3.4
1.0
1,165 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lagail Biggs
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
920
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
21%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.29
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
105
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
920
Math
460
Verbal
460
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
7.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.4%
Science
14.7%
English
36.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
354:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Black
57%
White
23.9%
Hispanic
12.3%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Central Arkansas 255 Students
University of Arkansas 203 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 202 Students
Arkansas State University 178 Students
Arkansas Tech University 94 Students
Harding University 89 Students
Henderson State University 76 Students
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College 66 Students
Arkansas State University-Beebe 61 Students
University of Memphis 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 93 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Business 50 Students
Biology 50 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Physical Therapy 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 188 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/5/2025
10/10 would recommend for an upcoming senior.Classes are easy and teachers love to help out when needed
5.0 Parent
8/5/2023
I would like if they would answer more questions when need to be answered pike up the phone and check emails
5.0 Parent
8/5/2023
Positive environment for my daughters due to being around other military children like themselves and the appreciation that they receive for being a military children every year for a month.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
2/14/2011
Agree with the school needing competent leadership. My son has been jumped twice now this school year and I was not called on either occasion. He has been caught skipping school by the police and I have checked his attendance record (which is awful) but I have not been contacted in over six months b...

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Jacksonville High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jacksonville, AR, in the Jacksonville neighborhood, and is served by the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,165 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Jacksonville High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 920 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $163,286. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jacksonville Christian Academy, Jacksonville Middle School, Jacksonville Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Jacksonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jacksonville High School.

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