Velma Jackson High School
School Overview
Velma Jackson High School is a public school located in Camden, Mississippi. It is a school in Madison County School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, about 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 27% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 310 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 8 to 1 where a total of 37 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 310 students are attending Velma Jackson High School. By gender, there are 155 and 155 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 37 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Velma Jackson High School and the students to teacher ratio is 8 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 37 | Students per teacher: 8 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 37 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 5.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.7% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 310 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 31,193 Households |
| Population | 82,101 |
| Male | 39,904 |
| Female | 43,458 |
| Child Population | 26,886 |
| Total Housing Units | 33,859 Units |
| Average House Value | $228,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,046 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.20% |
| Average Household Income | $83,293 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.37% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Velma Jackson High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 28 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 173 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Velma Jackson High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 28 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 17 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 173 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Madison County School District
In Madison County School District, 23 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.