Velma Jackson High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 332 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 169th out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2000 Loring Road, Camden, MS 39045
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Madison County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,054
- Graduation Rate: 80.7%
- Dropout Rate: 1.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.4
- Enrolled Students: 11,574
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 332
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 32.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.4
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 170 (51.2%)
- Females: 162 (48.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 24 (7.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 286 (86.1%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 310 (93.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 329 | 99.1% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 2 | 0.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 93 | 28.0% |
| 10th Grade | 86 | 25.9% |
| 11th Grade | 75 | 22.6% |
| 12th Grade | 76 | 22.9% |
| Ungraded | 2 | 0.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 54%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:37%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $40,300
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,796 | 46% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,410 | 54% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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