Callaway High School

www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Callaway

994 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Callaway High School is a public secondary institution located in Jackson, Mississippi, and operates as part of the Jackson Public School District. Situated on Beasley Road, the school serves the local community by providing a comprehensive high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and career readiness. As a key educational pillar in the area, the school focuses on academic development, student engagement, and fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Callaway High School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which are intended to promote well-rounded development. The school’s administration and faculty work to align their programs with state standards while striving to overcome the unique challenges associated with urban education. For stakeholders, parents, and community members looking for specific updates regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an official web presence at http://callaway.jpsms.org.

994

Total Students

71.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Callaway High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	26
Black	953
Asian	1
Two or More	11

Black
953 (95.9%)
Hispanic
26 (2.6%)
Two or More
11 (1.1%)
White
3 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(601)987-3535
Website:	http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Callaway
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	994
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	994
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 13 1

Grade 9 230

Grade 10 269

Grade 11 268

Grade 12 226

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Callaway High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 13	1
Grade 9	230
Grade 10	269
Grade 11	268
Grade 12	226

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Callaway High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	500	50.3%
Male	494	49.7%

High School 9th - 13