Jasper High School

About Jasper High School

Jasper High School is a public high school located in Jasper, Alabama. It is part of the Walker County School System, and serves students in grades 9-12. The school was founded in 1876, making it one of the oldest high schools in the state.
Jasper High School offers a wide range of courses and activities for its students. The curriculum includes core classes such as English, math, science, and social studies as well as elective courses in art, music, and physical education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, academic clubs, and community service projects.
Jasper High School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The school has a strict anti-bullying policy and provides a variety of resources to help students succeed. The school has also implemented a number of initiatives to promote student health and well-being, such as a counseling center and a healthy eating program.
Jasper High School is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for college and career success.

Address:	600 School St Jasper, AR 72641
Phone:	(870) 446-2223
Site:	www.jasper.k12.ar.us
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	199 students

Overview Jasper High School

Jasper High School serves 199 students in grades 7-12.
Jasper High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Jasper High School

Jasper High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Jasper High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.