NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL

981 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nettleton High School, located at 4201 Chieftain Lane in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Nettleton School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for success in higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for fostering a strong "Chieftain" spirit, emphasizing both rigorous classroom instruction and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and career-technical programs.

The school places a significant focus on integrating modern technology into its curriculum to ensure students remain competitive in a rapidly evolving world. Through its official website, Nettleton High School maintains open lines of communication with families, providing essential resources such as academic calendars, athletic schedules, and administrative updates. By balancing traditional educational values with innovative learning initiatives, the school strives to cultivate an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and contribute positively to the Jonesboro community.

981

Total Students

82.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NETTLETON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	116
Black	489
Asian	13
Two or More	51
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
489 (49.8 %)
White
308 (31.4 %)
Hispanic
116 (11.8 %)
Two or More
51 (5.2 %)
Asian
13 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	NETTLETON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)910-7805
Website:	http://nettletonschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	981
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	552
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	193

* 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 9 260

Grade 10 264

Grade 11 247

Grade 12 209

Ungraded 1