School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (08-09)
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Asian
(08-09)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(08-09)4%
48%
Black
(08-09)96%
14%
White
(08-09)n/a
34%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
96%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jesse Jackson Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jesse Jackson Academy?
243 students attend Jesse Jackson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jesse Jackson Academy students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Jesse Jackson Academy offer ?
Jesse Jackson Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jesse Jackson Academy part of?
Jesse Jackson Academy is part of Jesse Jackson Academy School District.
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