Excellent
#80 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 8% in state
Jasper High School
High School · Jasper School District · Jasper, AR
A high school in Jasper, AR where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 446, Jasper, AR 72641
- Math 42% vs AR 30% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jasper High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jasper High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated780/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,344
Median home value
$201,400
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72641; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 7–12 | Not available | 100 | Compare → |
| Oark High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 7–12 | Not available | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jasper School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jasper High School is listed in JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jasper High School
Jasper High School is a public high school in Jasper, AR, part of Jasper School District, serving approximately 204 students in grades 7th-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jasper High School
What grades does Jasper High School serve?
Jasper High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Jasper High School?
Jasper High School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper High School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jasper High School rank in AR?
Jasper High School ranks #80 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Jasper High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jasper High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jasper High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jasper High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jasper High School a charter school?
No, Jasper High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jasper High School a Title I school?
No, Jasper High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jasper High School?
63.2% of students at Jasper High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Newton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (870) 446-2223
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 72641)
- 2,063
- Area median age
- 48.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72641; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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