Jonesboro Public Schools

What Jonesboro Public Schools does

Jonesboro Public Schools is a public K-12 school district operating 13 campuses in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, founded in 1899 and serving more than 6,000 students with a staff of approximately 790. The district delivers the full Pre-K through 12th-grade pathway, structured around two Pre-K sites, a kindergarten center, five magnet elementary schools with distinct themes (Health/Wellness/Environmental Studies, International Studies, Math/Science, Leadership, and Visual/Performing Arts), two junior high campuses, The Academies at Jonesboro High School, an alternative learning campus, a juvenile detention center education site, and a partnership with the Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center and SUCCESS Achievement Academy.

The district's core product portfolio includes magnet-themed elementary curricula, the academy-pathway high school model offering 26 AP courses and 33 hours of concurrent college credit, a 1:1 device program in place since 2012 supporting over 10,000 computers and tablets, special education services, mental health services, English Learners support, and an ACE gifted-and-talented program. Underlying technology is built on Google Workspace for Education, Schoology and Edgenuity for learning management, eSchool as the student information system with the eSchoolPLUS Family App, Home Access Center for parent grade access, SchoolMint for magnet enrollment, Parchment for transcripts, NutriSlice for menus, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, and AWS for cloud infrastructure. The district also maintains CIPA-compliant Cisco content filtering and an IT Status Page that monitors platform uptime.

As a government entity, JPS is funded through federal, state, and local sources including Title I, Title IX, state aid, and local property taxes, with no tuition for district residents. The district participates in the federal Community Eligibility Provision to provide meals at no charge. Enrollment is direct for residents, supplemented by magnet school applications, school choice transfers, and legal transfer processes for out-of-district students. The district has earned multiple consecutive Occasions Magazine Readers' Choice 'Best Public School District' awards and a 2026 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon designation. Recent strategic activity has centered on expanding mental health services through the Care Solace partnership launched January 2026, deploying armed school security officers in partnership with Dynamic Integrated Security for the 2025-2026 school year, and sustaining a 90.4% graduation rate across an athletic program that has produced more than 80 state championship titles.

Name

Jonesboro Public Schools

Legal name

Jonesboro Public Schools

Website

https://jonesboroschools.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Jonesboro Public Schools is a government-funded K-12 district in Jonesboro, Arkansas, operating 13 campuses serving over 6,000 students with magnet elementary programs, career-focused high school academies, and a 1:1 technology program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF), Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Magnet school programs
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• Student information systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Jonesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Government-funded public education model supported by federal, state, and local funding sources including Title I, Title IX, state aid, and local property taxes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jonesboro Public Schools provides free public K-12 education to over 6,500 students across 13 campuses in Jonesboro, Arkansas, including Pre-K, kindergarten, five themed magnet elementary schools, two junior highs, a high school with three career-focused academies (STEM, BCAL, HHS), a career and technical center, and an alternative learning campus. Core offerings include standard academic curriculum, magnet specialty programs, 26 AP courses, 33 hours of concurrent college credit, special education, English Learners, gifted/talented (ACE), mental health services, athletics, fine arts, and a district-wide 1:1 technology program. Supporting platforms include eSchool student information system, Schoology LMS, Home Access Center for parents, NutriSlice menus, MySchoolBucks payments, and the Care Solace mental health referral service.

Product overview

Jonesboro Public Schools is a public school district offering comprehensive K-12 educational services across 13 campuses including Pre-K, Kindergarten, five magnet elementary schools, two junior highs, one high school with three career-focused academies (STEM, BCAL, HHS), a career and technical center, and alternative learning programs. The district operates as a 1:1 technology district since 2012, providing devices to all students. JPS offers specialized magnet programs (Health/Wellness/Environmental Studies, International Studies, Leadership, Math/Science, Visual/Performing Arts), 26 AP courses, 33 hours of concurrent college credit, special education services, mental health services, English Learners support, gifted and talented programs (ACE), and athletic programs with 80+ state championships. The district uses eSchool as its student information system, Schoology as its LMS, and provides family-facing tools including the Home Access Center for grades and attendance, Parchment for transcripts, and Care Solace for mental health referrals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Academies at Jonesboro High School: The high school campus offering advanced placement courses, concurrent credit, and three core emphasis academies: STEM, BCAL (Business, Communication Arts, and Law), and HHS (Health and Human Services).
• Magnet Elementaries

Products and services

• Magnet Elementary Schools Five specialized magnet elementary schools (grades 1-6) offering themed curricula: Health/Wellness/Environmental Studies, International Studies, Leadership, Math/Science, and Visual/Performing Arts, for district and out-of-district families.
• The Academies at Jonesboro High School High school offering three career-focused academies (STEM, Business Communication Arts & Law, Health & Human Services), 26 AP courses, and 33 hours of concurrent college credit for grades 10-12 students.
• 1:1 Technology Program District-wide 1:1 device program providing iPads and laptops to every student, supporting well over 10,000 devices along with network infrastructure, wireless access points, phones, and multimedia devices across 13 campuses.
• Special Education Services Full continuum of special education services from kindergarten through high school including co-teaching, resource classrooms, self-contained classrooms, speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, school psychology, and Child Find identification services.
• Mental Health Services Mental health services for students, families, and staff through partnerships with Midsouth Health Systems (Pre-K to 6th grade), Methodist Family Health (Jr. High to High School), and the Care Solace referral service launched January 2026.
• English Learners Program English language learning services for students with dedicated EL teachers at each campus providing language support and instruction.
• ACE (Accelerated and Creative Education) - Gifted and Talented Gifted and talented program for students requiring accelerated and enrichment educational opportunities with ACE Facilitators at each elementary school.
• Northeast Arkansas Career & Technical Center Career and technical education center providing career-focused coursework for JPS high school students through a partnership with Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center.
• Cane Academy Summer and After School Care Summer program and after-school child care services operated by the district for students requiring before/after school care and summer programming.
• SUCCESS Achievement Academy Alternative learning campus serving students needing alternative educational approaches in partnership with Jonesboro Public Schools.
• eSchool Student Information System State-approved student information system used for grades, attendance, scheduling, and state reporting. Includes eSchoolPLUS Family App for parents to access student grades via mobile devices.
• MySchoolBucks Meal Payments Online payment system for a la carte food and beverage purchases; parents can deposit funds through the district's online service at myschoolbucks.com.
• NutriSlice Digital Menus Online meal menu platform displaying daily lunch menus for all campus levels (PreK/Kindergarten, Elementary, Jr High, High School, SUCCESS Academy).
• Parchment Transcript Services Online transcript request and delivery service for current and past graduates to request official transcripts digitally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90.4% graduation rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration23 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Care SolacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2026Mental health service partnership launched to help students, families, and staff find mental health providers easily and quickly. Part of Arkansas schools utilizing this service to streamline access to mental health resources for the school community.
• Dynamic Integrated SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2025Safety partnership to deploy armed security officers with military backgrounds on campuses starting 2025-2026 school year. Officers receive over 90 hours of intensive training and are equipped to respond to active shooter situations and other emergencies. Reflects district's commitment to proactive campus safety.
• Midsouth Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services collaboration for primary school Pre-K through 6th grade in all elementary buildings within Jonesboro Public Schools district.
• Methodist Family HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services for secondary Jr. High through High School students in Jonesboro Public Schools.
• AramarkcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFood services provider managing district child nutrition program. District participates in CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) providing meals to all students at no charge.
• Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with NEA Career/Technical Center providing career and technical education opportunities for JPS students.
• SUCCESS Achievement AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with alternative learning campus serving students needing alternative educational approaches.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cabot Public Schools: Public K-12 district in central Arkansas serving a similar suburban Northeast Arkansas-style community with comparable student population size and magnet/academy offerings. Closely comparable as a peer Arkansas district of similar scale.
• Conway Public Schools: Arkansas public K-12 district with comparable size, magnet offerings, and college-prep programming including AP and concurrent credit. Direct peer as a similarly sized Arkansas district with magnet pathways.
• Bentonville Public Schools: Northwest Arkansas public school district known for technology integration and college-prep programming including AP and concurrent credit. Comparable as a peer Arkansas district recognized for 1:1 tech and academic outcomes.
• Russellville School District: Arkansas public K-12 district with magnet and college-prep offerings at similar scale. Comparable as a peer Arkansas district with academic programming structure.
• Fort Smith Public Schools: Mid-sized Arkansas public school district offering magnet programs, AP coursework, and concurrent credit. Comparable as a peer Arkansas district with similar academic programming structure.
• Rogers Public Schools: Arkansas public school district in Northwest Arkansas with magnet-themed elementary schools and similar governance and funding model. Comparable as a peer Arkansas district operating magnet and K-12 programming.
• Springdale Public Schools: Large Arkansas public school district with magnet programs, ESL/ELL services, and similar governance structure. Comparable as a peer Arkansas district operating magnet and academy models with diverse learner populations.
• North Little Rock School District: Urban Arkansas public school district with magnet schools, career academies, and a comparable scale and academic profile. Direct peer as an Arkansas district with magnet and academy pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JPSHurricane
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@JHSTheWarning
• Facebookfacebook.com/jonesboropublicschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jonesboro-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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