JPS At-A-Glance

 

Scholar Demographics

• American Indian, <1%
• Asian <1%
• Black, 91.90%
• Hispanic, 5.36%
• Pacific Islander, <1%
• White, 1.65%
• Two or More, 1.22%

Specialized Programs Career Development Center

• JPS-Tougaloo Early College High School
• 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

• PreK – 12th Grade Enrollment: 16,857
  • Elementary: 8,122
  • Middle: 2,922
  • High: 5,743
  • Special Education: 2,364
  • Limited English: 526

Staff

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

Schools

• Elementary Schools: 22
• Middle Schools: 7
• High Schools: 6