- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MS
Callaway High School
Federal NCES profile for Callaway High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280219000377
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Callaway High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Callaway High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Callaway High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Jackson, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Public School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280219000377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Callaway High School held near 955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 59.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 280219000377 · Jackson, MS High · MID · TRAD
994 enr · 17.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Murrah High School (1,259 students)
Callaway High School held near 955 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 59.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Callaway High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murrah High Sc
Murrah High School
1,259 students
- Forest Hill Hi
Forest Hill High School
1,139 students
- This school
Callaway High School
994 students
- Jim Hill High
Jim Hill High School
975 students
- Lanier High Sc
Lanier High School
895 students
- Provine High S
Provine High School
791 students
What this shows Callaway High School reports 994 students on the CCD universe file.
How Callaway High School compares
Callaway High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 994 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
994
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Callaway High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Jackson Public School District reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Callaway High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murrah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Provine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Callaway High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~994 students)
Frequently asked questions about Callaway High School
How many students attend Callaway High School?
Callaway High School has 994 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MS. CCD year-over-year: 923 (2022-23) → 955 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Callaway High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Callaway High School is 17.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Callaway High School?
100.0% of students at Callaway High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Callaway High School?
The largest demographic group at Callaway High School is African American at 95.9% of enrollment, in Jackson, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Callaway High School?
Callaway High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Callaway High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Callaway High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Jackson, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson Public School District?
Besides Callaway High School, Jackson Public School District also operates Murrah High School (1,259 students), Forest Hill High School (1,139 students), and Jim Hill High School (975 students). See the Jackson Public School District district page for the complete list.