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Central Hinds Academy

2894 Raymond Bolton Road, Raymond, MS, 39154-0391 -

School Notes Overview:

Central Hinds Academy is committed to educating students in a Christian environment in order to maximize potential in the classroom and community. Our curriculm meet the needs of the individual student with an emphasis on requirements for college entrance. We provide an atmosphere conducive to learning. School experiences teach each student personal responsibility and obligations as a contributing member of society. Self-discipline and independent creative thinking are encouraged. Assistance and encouragement to students are integral parts of the educational process. Our school provide adequate extra-curricular activities for the development of physical, moral, social, athletic, artistic, and civic interests....

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School Overview:

	Central Hinds Academy
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded	1970
County	Hinds County, MS
Student Body
Total Students	386 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MS) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	12%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 14 students
	Pre-K - 17 students
	Kind - 29 students
	Grade 1 - 14 students
	Grade 2 - 19 students
	Grade 3 - 28 students
	Grade 4 - 23 students
	Grade 5 - 22 students
	Grade 6 - 31 students
	Grade 7 - 30 students
	Grade 8 - 27 students
	Grade 9 - 44 students
	Grade 10 - 29 students
	Grade 11 - 32 students
	Grade 12 - 27 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	20%
Average Class Size	20
Number of AP Courses	3
Classroom dress code	Formal (khaki bottoms, uniform shirt)
	This School	(MS) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	178 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Tuition Notes	see websiste
Acceptance Rate	95%
Head of School	Steven Harrell

School Notes:

Central Hinds Academy is committed to educating students in a Christian environment in order to maximize potential in the classroom and community. Our curriculm meet the needs of the individual student with an emphasis on requirements for college entrance. We provide an atmosphere conducive to learning. School experiences teach each student personal responsibility and obligations as a contributing member of society. Self-discipline and independent creative thinking are encouraged. Assistance and encouragement to students are integral parts of the educational process. Our school provide adequate extra-curricular activities for the development of physical, moral, social, athletic, artistic, and civic interests.
Profile last updated: 11/02/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (39154)	School Zip (39154)	(MS) State Average
Population (Approximate)	9,747 people	2,834,131 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	33%	18%
Population Average Age	33 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$45,203	$32,672
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.8 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	27 years old	34 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	83% / 17%	66% / 34%