JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL
JIM HILL 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 1,024 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 70 teachers, JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL, located at 2185 Fortune Street in Jackson, Mississippi, is a historic institution within the Jackson Public School District. Known as the "Home of the Tigers," the school has a long-standing legacy in the community, often celebrated for its spirited school culture and its role in the academic and social development of students in the Jackson area. The school offers a traditional high school curriculum complemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness.
As part of the Jackson Public Schools network, JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL focuses on fostering an environment of academic growth and community engagement. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a resource for students, parents, and faculty to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By providing a structured educational foundation and diverse student-centered opportunities, JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL continues to play a significant role in serving the youth of Jackson, Mississippi.
For more information, contact JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 960-5354 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39204
(601) 960-5354
http://jimhill.jpsms.org
JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 1,024 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,024
- Teachers:
- 70.98
- 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 1,024 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JIM HILL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- White
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
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.