JACKSON COUNTY VOCATIONAL CENTER

www.jcsd.ms/site/Default.aspx?PageID=36

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

The Jackson County Vocational Center (JCVC), located in Vancleave, Mississippi, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Jackson County School District. The center is dedicated to preparing high school students for successful transitions into the workforce or post-secondary technical education. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes hands-on training and industry-standard skills, the institution acts as a bridge between traditional classroom academics and the practical demands of modern trade and professional careers.

The center provides students with access to various Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which are designed to foster technical proficiency, critical thinking, and workplace readiness. Through its partnership with the district’s high schools, the Jackson County Vocational Center equips students with the certifications and practical experience necessary to excel in competitive job markets. By prioritizing both technical expertise and soft skills, the school plays a vital role in the region’s economic development by cultivating a skilled and capable local workforce.

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Total Students

3.8

Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(228)283-3950
Website:	http://www.jcsd.ms/site/Default.aspx?PageID=36
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

10th

11th

12th