JUNCTION CITY HIGH SCHOOL

JUNCTION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
520 N ELM RD
JUNCTION CITY, AR 71749
318 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Junction City High School, located in Junction City, Arkansas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. Situated near the border of Arkansas and Louisiana, the school functions under the Junction City School District and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a strong emphasis on fostering both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, reflecting the values of a close-knit, rural school district.

Beyond its core curriculum, Junction City High School is known for its active role in community life, often serving as a focal point for local pride and events. The district focuses on integrating traditional classroom instruction with technology to meet modern educational standards, ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to navigate their future paths. Through its official portal, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on academic calendars, district policies, and student support services.
318
Total Students
40.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (54.1 %)
  • Black
    134 (42.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: JUNCTION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)924-4576
Website: http://junctioncity.k12.ar.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 199
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 58
Grade 8 51
Grade 9 69
Grade 10 52
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 41
Gender Ratio