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Callaway High School

601 BEASLEY ROAD, JACKSON, MS, 39206

Callaway High School

601 BEASLEY ROAD, JACKSON, MS, 39206

About Callaway High School

Callaway High School is a public school in Jackson, Mississippi that only serves students in grades 9 through 12. It has about 900 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1, making it one of the best schools in the Jackson Public School District. The school is known as one of the best because of its academic programs, such as a strong Advanced Placement program that 31% of students take part in. The campus has a lot of different cultures because all of its students are minorities and all of them are low-income, and it is one of the best High School in "Mississippi" . Recent academic data shows that only 27% of students are good at reading. Callaway High School helps students get ready for college by organizing and supporting their participation in college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT. The school is a key part of the community because it gives students a structured and supportive place to grow. In the end, the school stands out because it is dedicated to making college more accessible and encouraging all of its graduates to go to college.

Callaway High School Contact Information

Address

601 BEASLEY ROAD, JACKSON, MS, 39206

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Phone

(601) 987-3535

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 27% in Reading.
59
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
955
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 153 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Callaway High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 4:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.21%
Asian 0.1%
Hispanic 2.72%
Black 95.29%
Two+ Races 1.68%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.21%
Asian
0.1%
Hispanic
2.72%
Black
95.29%
Two+ Races
1.68%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 955
47.75%
456 Female
52.25%
499 Male

Student Population

955 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

238 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Callaway High School in Jackson held a ceremony to welcome new members to the Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society. This shows how smart and dedicated the students at the school are. The fine arts department at the school is also doing very well. A few students recently won top prizes in classical categories at the NATS South Regional singing competition. The campus also celebrated the crowning of its King and Queen for the years 2025 and 2026. This was a big deal that kept the Callaway Chargers' long-standing traditions and spirit alive.

FAQ

Q1. How does Callaway High School get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Q2. Does Callaway High School make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Callaway High School stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q3. What does Callaway High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Callaway High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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