Madison Academic Magnet High School

447 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Madison Academic Magnet High School, located in Jackson, Tennessee, is a distinguished public magnet school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Jackson-Madison County School System, the school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to college preparatory excellence. By implementing a competitive admissions process, Madison Academic cultivates a focused student body dedicated to high achievement, often maintaining some of the highest standardized test scores and graduation rates in the region.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for offering a robust array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique extracurricular opportunities, including competitive academic teams, fine arts, and community service organizations. The institution prioritizes a culture of critical thinking and inquiry, aiming to prepare its students for admission to top-tier universities. With its specialized focus on challenging academics, Madison Academic Magnet serves as a premier educational hub for high-achieving students across the Jackson area.

447

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison Academic Magnet High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	66
Black	90
Asian	33
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
229 (51.2 %)
Black
90 (20.1 %)
Hispanic
66 (14.8 %)
Asian
33 (7.4 %)
Two or More
27 (6.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison County
Phone:	(731)427-3501
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 9 129

Grade 10 111

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 97