CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL
CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jackson Public Schools school district, located in JACKSON, MS with about 1,063 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL is a public secondary institution located in Jackson, Mississippi, and operates as part of the Jackson Public School District. Situated on Beasley Road, the school serves the local community by providing a comprehensive high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and career readiness. As a key educational pillar in the area, the school focuses on academic development, student engagement, and fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which are intended to promote well-rounded development. The school’s administration and faculty work to align their programs with state standards while striving to overcome the unique challenges associated with urban education. For stakeholders, parents, and community members looking for specific updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an official web presence at http://callaway.jpsms.org.
For more information, contact CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 987-3535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39206
(601) 987-3535
http://callaway.jpsms.org
CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 1,063 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,063
- Teachers:
- 63.79
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,063 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- White
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.6%
- Male
- 51.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.