Murrah High School
School Overview
Murrah High School is a public school located in Jackson, Mississippi. It is a school in Jackson Public School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 7% of students are proficient in Math learning and 38% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,358 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 84 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,358 students are attending Murrah High School. By gender, there are 620 and 738 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 84 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Murrah High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 92.9% of teachers are certified. 79.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 84 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 78 | 92.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 6 | 7.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 8.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 10 | 11.9% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 340 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 60,613 Households |
| Population | 155,013 |
| Male | 74,472 |
| Female | 87,074 |
| Child Population | 50,664 |
| Total Housing Units | 72,973 Units |
| Average House Value | $89,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $846 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.30% |
| Average Household Income | $38,399 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 86.01% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Murrah High School offers 33 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 263 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 381 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Murrah High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 33 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 263 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 77 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 155 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 244 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 381 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Jackson Public School District
In Jackson Public School District, 59 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in JACKSON, Mississippi
18 private schools are serving students in JACKSON, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.