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