Jonesboro High School

7728 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236

1,535 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jonesboro High School, located at 7728 Mount Zion Blvd in Jonesboro, Georgia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Clayton County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is perhaps most widely recognized for its robust extracurricular programs. The school’s athletic department, known as the Cardinals, has built a legacy of competitiveness, particularly in basketball and track and field, often garnering attention for state-level achievements.

Beyond its athletic reputation, Jonesboro High School strives to provide a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school offers a variety of programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways designed to equip students with practical skills for the modern workforce. Through a combination of academic rigor, extracurricular engagement, and community involvement, the school aims to foster a supportive culture that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

1,535

Total Students

75.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jonesboro High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	356
Black	1,023
Asian	43
Two or More	60
American Indian	7

Black
1,023 (66.6 %)
Hispanic
356 (23.2 %)
Two or More
60 (3.9 %)
White
46 (3.0 %)
Asian
43 (2.8 %)
American Indian
7 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clayton County
Phone:	(770)473-2855
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,630
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 9 559

Grade 10 401

Grade 11 278

Grade 12 297