Jonesboro-Hodge High School

Jackson Parish
225 Pershing Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
228 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Jonesboro-Hodge High School (JHHS), located in Jonesboro, Louisiana, serves as a central educational institution for the Jackson Parish School District. As a public high school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of school spirit. The school typically serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Jonesboro-Hodge High School is well-known for its extracurricular involvement, particularly its athletic programs, which are a major point of pride for the "Tiger" community. The school strives to foster an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal growth, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to become contributing members of society. By maintaining a focus on tradition and community engagement, JHHS remains a focal point for student life and development in the region.
228
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    154 (67.5 %)
  • White
    68 (29.8 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: N/A
District: Jackson Parish
Phone: (318)259-4138
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 54
Grade 10 63
Grade 11 49
Grade 12 62
Gender Ratio