Jim Hill High School

2185 Coach Fred Harris Street
Jackson, MS 39204

www.jackson.k12.ms.us/JimHill

975 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jim Hill High School, located at 2185 Fortune Street in Jackson, Mississippi, is a historic institution within the Jackson Public School District. Known as the "Home of the Tigers," the school has a long-standing legacy in the community, often celebrated for its spirited school culture and its role in the academic and social development of students in the Jackson area. The school offers a traditional high school curriculum complemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to prepare students for college and career readiness.

As part of the Jackson Public Schools network, Jim Hill High School focuses on fostering an environment of academic growth and community engagement. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a resource for students, parents, and faculty to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. By providing a structured educational foundation and diverse student-centered opportunities, Jim Hill High School continues to play a significant role in serving the youth of Jackson, Mississippi.

975

Total Students

85.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jim Hill High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	31
Black	930
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
930 (95.4%)
Hispanic
31 (3.2%)
White
7 (0.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.4%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
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)960-5354
Website:	http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/JimHill
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	975
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	974
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 9 238

Grade 10 263

Grade 11 249

Grade 12 225