Thomas P. James Academy (Closed 2010)

1365 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
Thomas P. James Academy serves 53 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 68% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
53 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
68%
36%
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White
32%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thomas P. James Academy?
53 students attend Thomas P. James Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Thomas P. James Academy students are Black, and 32% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas P. James Academy?
Thomas P. James Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas P. James Academy offer ?
Thomas P. James Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Thomas P. James Academy part of?
Thomas P. James Academy is part of Wayne County School District.

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