WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
WINGFIELD 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 784 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 53 teachers, WINGFIELD 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.
WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, located on Scanlon Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public secondary institution serving the south Jackson community as part of the Jackson Public School District. As a long-standing fixture in the area, the school is dedicated to providing academic instruction, vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities to its diverse student body. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce entry, emphasizing core subjects alongside various specialized programs intended to support student growth and career readiness.
Beyond academics, WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL plays a significant role in the local community by fostering school spirit through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on addressing the unique needs of its population, striving to create a learning environment that encourages civic responsibility and personal development. The school serves as a central hub for students in the 39204 zip code, aiming to provide them with the tools and mentorship necessary to navigate the challenges of high school and transition successfully into adulthood.
For more information, contact WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 371-4350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSON, MS 39204
(601) 371-4350
WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSON, MS with about 784 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 784
- Teachers:
- 53.76
- 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 784 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- White
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.