NORTH HEIGHTS JR. HIGH SCHOOL

NORTH HEIGHTS JR. HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in TEXARKANA, AR with about 549 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, NORTH HEIGHTS JR. HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Heights Junior High School is a public middle-level educational institution located in Texarkana, Arkansas, and is part of the Texarkana Arkansas School District. The school serves students in the junior high grades, typically focusing on providing a bridge between elementary education and the more rigorous academic environment of high school. By operating under the Texarkana Arkansas School District, the school follows the district’s broader mission to provide a supportive, student-centered learning environment that prepares youth for academic and personal success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual development and social maturity, offering a variety of core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities intended to engage students during their formative adolescent years. Located on East 35th Street, North Heights serves as a local hub for the community's youth, emphasizing the importance of character building, technology integration, and consistent academic progress. Families and stakeholders can find further details regarding the school’s specific programs, athletic offerings, and district policies through the official website at http://tasd7.net.

For more information, contact NORTH HEIGHTS JR. HIGH SCHOOL at (870) 773-1091 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2118 E 35TH ST
TEXARKANA, AR 71854
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NORTH HEIGHTS JR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TEXARKANA, AR with about 549 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
549
Teachers:
44.84
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 549 students

Black or African American
56.1%
White
34.4%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic/Latino
3.6%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.