WINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

Jackson Public Schools
1985 SCANLON DRIVE
JACKSON, MS 39204
608 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Wingfield High School, located on Scanlon Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, is a public secondary institution serving the south Jackson community as part of the Jackson Public School District. As a long-standing fixture in the area, the school is dedicated to providing academic instruction, vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities to its diverse student body. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce entry, emphasizing core subjects alongside various specialized programs intended to support student growth and career readiness.

Beyond academics, Wingfield High School plays a significant role in the local community by fostering school spirit through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on addressing the unique needs of its population, striving to create a learning environment that encourages civic responsibility and personal development. The school serves as a central hub for students in the 39204 zip code, aiming to provide them with the tools and mentorship necessary to navigate the challenges of high school and transition successfully into adulthood.
608
Total Students
44.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    582 (95.7%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.1%)
  • White
    4 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jackson Public Schools
Phone: (601)371-4350
Website: http://wingfield.jpsms.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 9 189
Grade 10 157
Grade 11 127
Grade 12 122
Ungraded 13
Gender Ratio