Jonesboro-Hodge High School

Jonesboro-Hodge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
225 Pershing Hwy,  Jonesboro, LA
Jackson Parish Public Schools
3.4
4.0
222 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chevonda Leonard
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
18
Reading
19
Science
19
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
26%
State Average
10%
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
260:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Black
67.5%
White
29.8%
Two or more races
1.8%
Hispanic
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana Tech University 68 Students
Grambling State University 64 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 61 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 54 Students
Southern University & A&M College 41 Students
Louisiana State University 38 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 35 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana 22 Students
Loyola University New Orleans 19 Students
Jackson State University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 27 Students
Business 16 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Small Business Management 9 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 6 Students
Criminal Justice and Corrections 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Arts 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 42 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/12/2022
The counselor is very informative and goes above and beyond to help you understand what is needed to be successful at the next level.
5.0 Alum
2/26/2021
Jonesboro-Hodge High school is where I attended and graduated in the year 2015. The school is very supportive of each student.
3.0 Senior
11/2/2018
It is an alright school. Teachers are great but environment wise is a little different. Students aren't that great but the teachers try their best. Some teach and others don't. I honestly don't feel like I have not learned anything while being here. Teachers aren't that hard on the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 other
8/27/2012
To those who do read this Jonesboro-Hodge High School is not the best school in the state I admit but if you are only looking at one point of view this school has taught me a lot of thing that i will need to go on in life some people may talk bad about it but i bet if you ask them if they could go b...
2.0 other
8/10/2012
This school system used to be like home to me. It was something I looked forward to, I love to learn. But now, it has become such an embarrasment. Everyone is always strict about the wrong things, such as; tucking in your shirt when there are students who are skipping class to go smoke in the outsid...
2.0 other
5/1/2010
I am shocked at the number of positive reviews of this school! Anyone who believes that the academics are 'excellent' isn't very observant. The athletics are good. I don't believe that 'if they want to learn they have the opportunity and will be prepared for college.' There are some great teachers,...
5.0 student
4/22/2010
excellent school from academics to athletics. its not a bad school unless your child makes it that way. if they want to learn they have the opportunity and will be prepared for college!!! Comming from a student at jonesboro-hodge class of 2012!

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Jonesboro-Hodge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jonesboro, LA, in the Jonesboro neighborhood, and is served by the Jackson Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. The school has a total enrollment of 222 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Jonesboro-Hodge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 18. The average home value in this area is $115,766. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bethel Christian School, New Living Word School, Lincoln Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Jonesboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jonesboro-Hodge High School.

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