Jonesboro High School (Jonesboro, Arkansas)
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301 Hurricane Drive Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401-4977 |
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| School type | Public, secondary school |
| Motto | "Excellence is our standard...not our goal...for all students" |
| Founded | 1899 |
| School district | Jonesboro Public Schools |
| Principal | Leigh Rainey |
| Staff | 118 |
| Grades | 10–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,066 (2013-14) |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Black Gold White |
| Athletics conference | 7A/6A East (2012-14) |
| Mascot | Golden Hurricane |
| Rivals |
West Memphis High School Nettleton High School Greene County Tech High School |
| Accreditation | North Central Association (NCA) Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (CASI) |
| Communities served | Jonesboro, AR |
| Feeder schools | Annie Camp Junior High School Douglas MacArthur Junior High School |
| Website | www |
Jonesboro High School is a public high school for students in grades 10 through 12 located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. Jonesboro High School is one of eight public high schools in Craighead County and is the sole high school of the Jonesboro Public Schools.
As of 2013, the principal is David Clark.
Jonesboro High School was founded in 1899 and is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Since 1924, Jonesboro High School has been a charter member accredited by AdvancED (formerly the North Central Association (NCA) Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (CASI).
The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity to receive college credit prior to high school graduation.
As of 2011–2012, JHS offers the following Advanced Placement (AP) courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Government & Politics, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History, and World History. The school has been recognized by the Siemens Foundation for their AP program.
As of 2013, Jonesboro High School is referred to as "The Academies at Jonesboro High School". Academy-based JHS splits students into one of three academies: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Health, Human Services and Law or Business and Communication Arts.
In 1982–1983, Jonesboro High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, one of only six high schools in the state ever to be awarded this honor.
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