PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL
PROVINE 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 1,141 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, PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL, located on Robinson Road in Jackson, Mississippi, is a key institution within the Jackson Public School District. As a traditional public high school, it serves a diverse student body in the Jackson metropolitan area, focusing on core academic curricula, college preparation, and technical skill development. The school is deeply rooted in the local community and is known for its long-standing history as one of the major educational pillars in the district, striving to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce through various extracurricular activities and academic programs.
Beyond its academic offerings, PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL maintains a vibrant campus culture centered on school spirit and athletic participation. The school is well-regarded for its historic athletic programs, which serve as a significant point of pride for students, alumni, and the surrounding neighborhood. By balancing structured classroom instruction with community-focused initiatives and extracurricular engagement, the school seeks to foster personal growth and academic success for its students, aiming to address the unique challenges and opportunities present within the Jackson educational landscape.
For more information, contact PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 960-5393 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39209
(601) 960-5393
http://provine.jpsms.org
PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 1,141 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,141
- Teachers:
- 63.09
- 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 1,141 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PROVINE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- White
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.