West Jones High School
School Overview
West Jones High School is a public school located in Laurel, Mississippi. It is a school in Jones County School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 60% of students are proficient in Math learning and 41% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,399 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 86 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,399 students are attending West Jones High School. By gender, there are 702 and 697 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Jones High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 80 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| White | 66 | 22 | 44 |
| in LEP Program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 80 | 25 | 55 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 86 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Jones High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 96.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 86 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 86 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 466 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 18,211 Households |
| Population | 48,883 |
| Male | 24,430 |
| Female | 25,906 |
| Child Population | 15,527 |
| Total Housing Units | 21,227 Units |
| Average House Value | $102,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $713 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.20% |
| Average Household Income | $46,981 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.91% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Jones High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 140 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 369 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Jones High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 140 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 6 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 31 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 129 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 369 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 1 harassment and bullying has been reported at West Jones High School. There are 0 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 1 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Public Schools in Jones County School District
In Jones County School District, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAUREL, Mississippi
1 private schools are serving students in LAUREL, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.