The Veritas School
School Notes Overview:
The Veritas School was founded in 1998 and offers a complete academic curriculum for grades seven through twelve. We also have classes in art, choral and stringed music, ballet, and drama. Our sports program includes baseball, basketball, cross-country, fast-pitch softball, football, soccer, and track. The school is accredited by the Mississippi Private Schools Association. Veritas is also a member school in the following organizations: Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS), the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)....
School Overview:
The Veritas School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7 - 12 | |
| County | Hinds County, MS | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 121 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MS) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 17% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 7 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 12 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers | |
This School |
(MS) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- The Veritas School was founded in 1998 and offers a complete academic curriculum for grades seven through twelve. We also have classes in art, choral and stringed music, ballet, and drama. Our sports program includes baseball, basketball, cross-country, fast-pitch softball, football, soccer, and track. The school is accredited by the Mississippi Private Schools Association. Veritas is also a member school in the following organizations: Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS), the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
- Profile last updated: 01/15/2009
In the News:
- Heritage Academy's Ford finalist for award (The Commercial Dispatch)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 10:03:24 pm
Madison Ford’s busy schedule is making national news. The Heritage Academy senior learned a few weeks ago from classmate Morgan Lamb that she is one of 20 of scholar-athletes from the state of Mississippi who is a finalist for the 2009 Wendy’s High School Heisman Award program. - Girls Athletes of the Week (The Clarion-Ledger)
posted on August 25, 2009 at 06:08:25 am
The Veritas School, Fast-pitch softball - Area Roundup - Lady Warriors win two at Veritas School Tournament (The Meridian Star)
posted on August 24, 2009 at 04:17:45 am
The Russell Christian softball team won two of three games at the Veritas School Tournament at Freedom Ridge this weekend by sweeping Jackson Academy. - Central Holmes softball begins Friday (The Star-Herald)
posted on July 29, 2009 at 02:15:33 pm
School may not have started yet, but the Lady Trojans of Central Holmes Christian School aren't waiting around to get the fast-pitch softball season rolling. - Veni, Vidi, Vici (Delta Democrat Times)
posted on February 26, 2009 at 07:07:15 pm
HOLLANDALE - Beginner's luck may help in some competitions, but in academic testing, knowledge is the only way to win.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (39211) | School Zip (39211) |
(MS) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 23,989 people | 2,834,131 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 64% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $56,621 | $32,672 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.3 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 36 years old | 34 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (39211) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 72% / 28% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Jackson Preparatory School - 798 students - 4.3 mi. away - view location
- St. Joseph Catholic School - 460 students - 5.9 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Jackson, Hinds County, Zip 39211
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