Anna-Jonesboro High School

476 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Anna-Jonesboro Community High School, located in Anna, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the Union County area. As a mid-sized public high school, it maintains a strong focus on academic achievement while fostering a supportive community environment. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations, which are designed to help students develop well-rounded skills and a sense of school spirit.

The institution places a high value on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, Anna-Jonesboro aims to meet the individual needs of its student body. With its deep roots in the local community, the school acts as a cornerstone for the region, prioritizing student growth, character development, and academic success within a close-knit learning culture.

476

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anna-Jonesboro High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	30
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	8

White
424 (89.1%)
Hispanic
30 (6.3%)
Black
10 (2.1%)
Two or More
8 (1.7%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anna Jonesboro CHSD 81
Phone:	(618)833-8502
Website:	http://aj81.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 128

Grade 10 118

Grade 11 115

Grade 12 115