Callaway High School

601 Beasley Rd
Jackson, MS 39206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
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Bottom 50%
Callaway High School serves 941 students in grades 9-12.
Callaway High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : 74% (Btm 50% in MS)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Callaway High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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School Overview

Callaway High School's student population of 941 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
941 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Callaway High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Callaway High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
Overall Testing Rank
#789 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
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Black
96%
48%
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White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.08
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Graduation Rate
74%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Callaway High School's ranking?
Callaway High School is ranked #789 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Callaway High School often compared to?
Callaway High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Callaway High School?
The graduation rate of Callaway High School is 74%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Callaway High School?
941 students attend Callaway High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Callaway High School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Callaway High School?
Callaway High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Callaway High School offer ?
Callaway High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Callaway High School part of?
Callaway High School is part of Jackson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Graduation Rate
    : 74% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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