Vancleave High School

737 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Vancleave High School, located in Vancleave, Mississippi, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 as part of the Jackson County School District. Situated along Highway 57, the school serves as a central pillar of the local community, emphasizing a balance between academic achievement and extracurricular engagement. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately upon graduation.

In addition to its core curriculum, Vancleave High School offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and career-technical opportunities designed to cater to a diverse range of student interests and talents. As a key institution within the Jackson County School District, the school works to uphold district-wide standards while maintaining the distinct spirit and traditions of the Vancleave community. For students and parents, the school serves as a hub for both scholastic development and community involvement, reflecting the district's ongoing commitment to excellence in education.

737

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vancleave High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	651
Hispanic	38
Black	25
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
651 (88.3%)
Hispanic
38 (5.2%)
Black
25 (3.4%)
Two or More
18 (2.4%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
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 County School District
Phone:	(228)283-3720
Website:	http://jcsd.ms
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* 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 3

Grade 9 184

Grade 10 183

Grade 11 183

Grade 12 184