JPS At-A-Glance

  • Scholar Demographics

    • American Indian, <1%
    • Asian <1%
    • Black, 92.95%
    • Hispanic, 4.17%
    • Pacific Islander, <1%
    • White, 1.49%
    • Two or More, 1.22%

    Annual Budget

    $434 Million (includes local, state, & federal funds)

    Specialized Programs Career Development Center

    • JPS-Tougaloo Early College
    • Re-engaging in Education for All to Progress (REAP)
    • JROTC
    • Whole Arts
    • Montessori
    • Academic & Performing Arts
    • Henley-Young-Patton Juvenile Justice Center
    • Middle College at Jackson State University
    • Capital City Alternative School
    • International Baccalaureate
    • JPS Virtual High School Academy

    Scholars

    • Pre-K – 12  Enrollment: 18,162
      • Elementary: 8,597
      • Middle: 3,548
      • High: 6,063
      • Special Education: 2,321
      • Limited English: 591

    Staff

    • Full-Time: 3,076
      • Admnistrators, Operations, & Centrall Office: 1,861
      • Certified Counselors: 84
      • Certified Interventionists: 57
      • Certified Librarians: 38
      • Certified Teachers: 1,036

    Schools

    • Elementary Schools: 23
    • Middle Schools: 7
    • High Schools: 6
Last Modified on June 19, 2024