JASPER HIGH SCHOOL

JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
600 SCHOOL ST
JASPER, AR 72641
208 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
208
Total Students
32.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    206 (99.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)446-2223
Website: http://jasper.k12.ar.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 32
Grade 8 31
Grade 9 37
Grade 10 40
Grade 11 32
Grade 12 36
Gender Ratio