Ambition Preparatory Charter School serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ambition Preparatory Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ambition Preparatory Charter School's student population of 317 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 275% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ambition Preparatory Charter School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
99%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ambition Preparatory Charter School?
317 students attend Ambition Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ambition Preparatory Charter School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ambition Preparatory Charter School?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ambition Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Ambition Preparatory Charter School part of?
Ambition Preparatory Charter School is part of Ambition Preparatory Charter School District.
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