Jonesboro High School

Jonesboro High School is a public high school for students in grades 10 through 12 located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States. Jonesboro High School is one of eight public high schools in Craighead County and is the sole high school of the Jonesboro Public Schools.As of 2013, the principal is David Clark.AcademicsJonesboro High School was founded in 1899 and is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Since 1924, Jonesboro High School has been a charter member accredited by AdvancED (formerly the North Central Association (NCA) Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (CASI).The assumed course of study follows the ADE Smart Core curriculum, which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity to receive college credit prior to high school graduation.As of 2011–2012, JHS offers the following Advanced Placement (AP) courses: Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Government & Politics, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History, and World History. The school has been recognized by the Siemens Foundation for their AP program.