Jackson Preparatory School
School Notes Overview:
Jackson Prep’s primary goal is to provide a college preparatory curriculum designed to challenge the average to above-average student. The school’s commitment to academic excellence is enhanced by strong co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and events. The school believes in developing in its students spiritual values in accordance with Judeo-Christian principles, a sense of fair play, and the qualities of responsible citizenship. Jackson Preparatory School creates an environment where teachers and students are valued as individuals, where differences are respected, and talents are developed. At Jackson Prep education is not an end in itself but a means to the individual’s fulfillment as a contributing member of the world community....
School Overview:
Jackson Preparatory School |
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| School Membership(s) | Institute for Independent Education | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 12 | |
| County | Hinds County, MS | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 798 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MS) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 17% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 7 - 103 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 152 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 142 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 140 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 117 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 144 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers | |
This School |
(MS) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 178 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Jackson Prep’s primary goal is to provide a college preparatory curriculum designed to challenge the average to above-average student. The school’s commitment to academic excellence is enhanced by strong co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and events. The school believes in developing in its students spiritual values in accordance with Judeo-Christian principles, a sense of fair play, and the qualities of responsible citizenship. Jackson Preparatory School creates an environment where teachers and students are valued as individuals, where differences are respected, and talents are developed. At Jackson Prep education is not an end in itself but a means to the individual’s fulfillment as a contributing member of the world community.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
In the News:
- Clinton's grade scale reviewed (The Clarion-Ledger)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 07:32:13 am
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posted on November 10, 2009 at 05:57:53 am
Six Meridian High School students are in Clinton today competing in a statewide academic competition that includes 49 high schools. Matthew Ivey, John Maloney, Mary Frances Maranto, Sean Offenberger and Samra Ward are participating in the 27th annual Mississippi Academic Competition. - With help of new family, girl puts abuse behind her (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
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posted on October 30, 2009 at 10:31:27 am
West Tennessee should expect more rain and potential flooding today and tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service. - Jackson Prep moves closer to accreditation (The Jackson Sun)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 10:31:57 am
Jackson Preparatory School officials believe they are getting closer to receiving accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (39296) | School Zip (39296) |
(MS) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | n/a | 2,834,131 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 18% |
| Population Average Age | n/a | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | n/a | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | n/a | $32,672 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | n/a | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | n/a | 34 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | n/a / n/a | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- The Veritas School - 121 students - 4.3 mi. away - view location
- St. Joseph Catholic School - 460 students - 9.5 mi. away - view location
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