JASPER HIGH SCHOOL

JASPER HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in JASPER, AR with about 232 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, JASPER HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JASPER HIGH SCHOOL, located in Jasper, Arkansas, serves as a central educational hub for the Newton County School District. Situated in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, the school reflects the close-knit, rural character of its community. It provides a comprehensive secondary education curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary academic pursuits and the local workforce, while often emphasizing the unique cultural and natural heritage of the surrounding region.

Beyond its core academic offerings, JASPER HIGH SCHOOL is deeply integrated into the small-town life of Jasper, acting as a focal point for community events, local athletics, and extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where faculty and students maintain strong personal connections. By leveraging its position within the scenic Ozark landscape, the institution strives to provide a robust learning experience that balances traditional educational standards with the specific needs and values of its rural student body.

For more information, contact JASPER HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 446-2223 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 SCHOOL ST
JASPER, AR 72641
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JASPER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JASPER, AR with about 232 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
232
Teachers:
23.12
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 232 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JASPER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
96.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.