Callaway High School

Summary:

Callaway High School is a public high school in Jackson, Mississippi, serving 923 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in the state, Callaway High School faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests compared to state and district averages.

Callaway High School has been ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in Mississippi, placing in the bottom 20% of schools statewide. Only 23.4% of Callaway students were proficient or better in MAAP/English II in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 46.2% at the state level and 25% in the Jackson Public School District. This underperformance is particularly stark when compared to nearby schools like Murrah High School, which had a 39.2% proficiency rate in the same subject and year.

Callaway High School's challenges extend beyond academic performance, with a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.3, compared to nearby schools like Lanier High School (12.8) and Jim Hill High School (12.3). Addressing these socioeconomic factors and resource allocation issues will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Callaway High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

601 Beasley Rd
Jackson, MS 39206

(601) 987-3535

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
183^rd of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,272

Feeder schools for Callaway High School:

Elementary:	Dawson Elementary School
	Green Elementary School
	North Jackson Elementary School
Middle:	Kirksey Middle School
	Powell Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 955

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.3%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Callaway High School ranks worse than 80.3% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked high schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.87. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Callaway High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.3%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Callaway High School is 16.1. 6 high schools in the Jackson Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Callaway High School employs 59.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Callaway High School is $12,272. 4 high schools in the Jackson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Callaway High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Callaway High School 183^rd of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Callaway High School in the ranking list.)

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Callaway High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	44.38	158^th	232	31.9%
2005	35.30	172^nd	232	25.9%
2006	52.34	124^th	232	46.6%
2007	32.81	177^th	232	23.7%
2008	36.45	164^th	235	30.2%
2009	35.92	164^th	235	30.2%
2010	37.88	156^th	235	33.6%
2011	45.13	150^th	244	38.5%
2012	12.57	220^th	241	8.7%
2013	13.70	214^th	238	10.1%
2014	13.27	219^th	236	7.2%
2015	12.48	204^th	226	9.7%
2016	11.14	213^th	231	7.8%
2017	7.98	231^st	237	2.5%
2018	6.26	227^th	233	2.6%
2019	7.48	222^nd	233	4.7%
2021	8.53	223^rd	231	3.5%
2022	25.76	174^th	228	23.7%
2023	27.53	165^th	226	27.0%
2024	21.87	183^rd	228	19.7%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Callaway High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	5	1068	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1073
1991	2	922	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	924
1992	3	1292	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1295
1993	1	1280	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1281
1994	3	1307	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1310
1995	1	1227	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1228
1996	1	1227	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1228
1997	0	1245	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1245
1998	1	1251	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1254
1999	2	1250	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	1254
2000	3	1145	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	1151
2001	2	1069	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1071
2002	0	1028	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1028
2003	0	1028	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1028
2004	2	979	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	981
2005	2	936	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	938
2006	2	993	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	995
2007	0	971	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	971
2008	0	953	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	953
2009	0	1017	0	0	0	0	0	1017
2010	3	1041	0	0	0	0	0	1044
2011	3	1079	0	1	0	0	1	1084
2012	1	1110	0	0	0	0	0	1111
2013	0	1088	2	9	0	0	0	1099
2014	1	1090	4	20	0	0	1	1116
2015	2	1078	4	37	0	0	2	1123
2016	5	1040	2	26	1	1	3	1078
2017	8	1021	4	30	1	4	5	1073
2018	12	1015	3	29	0	1	3	1063
2019	2	987	3	28	0	0	2	1022
2020	1	930	3	27	0	0	4	965
2021	3	897	2	28	0	0	11	941
2022	4	873	1	34	0	0	11	923
2023	4	873	0	28	0	0	18	923
2024	2	910	1	26	0	0	16	955

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Callaway High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1073	56.3	19.0	n/a
1991	924	53.0	17.4	n/a
1992	1295	65.0	19.9	61.2
1993	1281	69.3	18.5	63.4
1994	1310	68.9	19.0	63.4
1995	1228	65.2	18.8	64.7
1996	1228	65.2	18.8	64.7
1997	1245	60.5	20.6	69.7
1998	1254	57.3	21.9	69.2
1999	1254	67.8	18.5	78
2000	1151	64.4	17.9	78.7
2001	1071	62.5	17.1	81.1
2002	1028	58.3	17.6	83
2003	1028	58.3	17.6	83
2004	981	59.4	16.5	58
2005	938	58.3	16.1	61.9
2006	995	64.1	15.5	75.2
2007	971	67.2	14.4	76.9
2008	953	66.3	14.4	78.7
2009	1017	62.1	16.4	81.1
2010	1044	64.6	16.1	83.2
2011	1084	64.7	16.7	87.5
2012	1111	62.3	17.8	86.9
2013	1099	60.6	18.1	88.5
2014	1116	60.3	18.5	88.9
2015	1123	69.0	16.2	100
2016	1078	60.0	17.9	100
2017	1073	57.6	18.6	100
2018	1063	63.7	16.6	100
2019	1022	61.4	16.6	100
2020	965	61.2	15.7	100
2021	941	59.1	15.9	100
2022	923	58.0	15.8	100
2023	923	56.5	16.3	100
2024	955	59.1	16.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Callaway High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1073	56.3	19.0	n/a
1991	924	53.0	17.4	n/a
1992	1295	65.0	19.9	61.2
1993	1281	69.3	18.5	63.4
1994	1310	68.9	19.0	63.4
1995	1228	65.2	18.8	64.7
1996	1228	65.2	18.8	64.7
1997	1245	60.5	20.6	69.7
1998	1254	57.3	21.9	69.2
1999	1254	67.8	18.5	78
2000	1151	64.4	17.9	78.7
2001	1071	62.5	17.1	81.1
2002	1028	58.3	17.6	83
2003	1028	58.3	17.6	83
2004	981	59.4	16.5	58
2005	938	58.3	16.1	61.9
2006	995	64.1	15.5	75.2
2007	971	67.2	14.4	76.9
2008	953	66.3	14.4	78.7
2009	1017	62.1	16.4	81.1
2010	1044	64.6	16.1	83.2
2011	1084	64.7	16.7	87.5
2012	1111	62.3	17.8	86.9
2013	1099	60.6	18.1	88.5
2014	1116	60.3	18.5	88.9
2015	1123	69.0	16.2	100
2016	1078	60.0	17.9	100
2017	1073	57.6	18.6	100
2018	1063	63.7	16.6	100
2019	1022	61.4	16.6	100
2020	965	61.2	15.7	100
2021	941	59.1	15.9	100
2022	923	58.0	15.8	100
2023	923	56.5	16.3	100
2024	955	59.1	16.1	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Callaway High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,194
2018	$8,571
2019	$9,478
2020	$10,335
2021	$10,757
2022	$12,272

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Callaway High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 222^nd of 233 High schools	Ranks 165^th of 226 High schools	22.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Callaway High School)	23.9	51.5	27.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Jackson Public School District)	15.9	48.3	32.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Callaway High School)	16.6	35	18.4%
End of Course English II (Jackson Public School District)	20.8	32	11.2%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Callaway High School)	12.4	52.8	40.4%
End of Course Biology (Jackson Public School District)	24.6	39.3	14.7%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Callaway High School)	29.5	58.5	29%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Jackson Public School District)	32.9	55	22.1%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1022	923	9.7%
African American	987	873	11.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	28	28
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	4	100%
Two or More Races	2	18	800%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Callaway High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Callaway High School	Public	9-12	601 Beasley Rd	Jackson	39206	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 987-3535	955	59	16.1	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	910 (95.3%)	26 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.7%)	21.9	183^rd of 228 public high schools	19.7%		27.5	165^th of 226 public high schools	27.0%	18					46.5	23.4		53.2	57.6	$12,272
Murrah High School	Public	9-12	1400 Murrah Drive	Jackson	39202	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5380	1,279	66	19.3	100.0%	23 (1.8%)	1,205 (94.2%)	29 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.6%)	26.4	169^th of 228 public high schools	25.9%		39.4	144^th of 226 public high schools	36.3%	25					47.8	39.2		31.3	64.8	$11,435
Ridgeland High School	Public	9-12	586 Sunnybrook Road	Ridgeland	39157	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 898-5023	1,000	70	14.3	59.1%	72 (7.2%)	692 (69.2%)	179 (17.9%)	31 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.6%)	40.8	140^th of 228 public high schools	38.6%		42.7	135^th of 226 public high schools	40.3%	5					57.0	41.5		49.7	71.6	$13,518
Lanier High School	Public	7-12	833 W Maple Street	Jackson	39203	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5369	863	72	11.9	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	855 (99.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	6.5	221^st of 228 public high schools	3.1%		13	204^th of 226 public high schools	9.7%	17	11.5	14.5	14.0	29.1	45.6	12.9	20.9	24.4	39.7	$14,169
French Elementary School	Public	7-12	311 Joel Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5221	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Madison Central High School	Public	10-12	1417 Highland Colony Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 856-7121	1,254	88	14.1	20.5%	762 (60.8%)	353 (28.1%)	23 (1.8%)	94 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (1.8%)	82.8	22^nd of 228 public high schools	90.4%		83	20^th of 226 public high schools	91.2%	2					42.4	72.8		28.9	87.1	$13,603
Career Development Center	Public	9-12	2703 First Avenue	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 960-5322	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Provine High School	Public	9-12	2400 Robinson St	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5393	732	55	13.3	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	706 (96.4%)	23 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.4	226^th of 228 public high schools	0.9%		9.5	212^th of 226 public high schools	6.2%	14					21.2	20.1		32.5	31.2	$13,663
Jim Hill High School	Public	9-12	2185 Coach Fred Harris Dr	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5354	876	68	12.9	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	857 (97.8%)	15 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20.6	185^th of 228 public high schools	18.9%		23.1	174^th of 226 public high schools	23.0%	11					54.6	31.5		44.8	49.4	$13,591
Clinton Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	401 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 924-0247	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Callaway High School

What schools feed into Callaway High School?

Callaway High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dawson Elementary School
Elementary : Green Elementary School
Elementary : North Jackson Elementary School
Middle : Kirksey Middle School
Middle : Powell Middle School

What district is Callaway High School in?

Jackson Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Callaway High School?

Students at Callaway High School are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Callaway High School a good school?

Callaway High School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Mississippi high schools.

How many students attend Callaway High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 955 students attended Callaway High School.

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