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About this school
The Academies at Jonesboro High School is
an urban public school
in Jonesboro, Arkansas that is part of Jonesboro Public Schools.
It serves 1,435 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.1:1.
Its teachers have had 74 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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The Academies at Jonesboro High School Demographics
87%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
59%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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The Academies at Jonesboro High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Feb 21, 2026
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The Academies at Jonesboro High School
$33,856
raised using DonorsChoose
74
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
119
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
14
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
13
projects
for
art supplies
The Academies at Jonesboro High School has received support from
56 individuals from Arkansas and
63 individuals out-of-state.
