School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (97-98)
23 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(97-98)n/a
n/a
Asian
(97-98)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(97-98)n/a
4%
Black
(97-98)96%
27%
White
(97-98)4%
65%
Hawaiian
(97-98)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(97-98)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (97-98)
87%
24%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jackson Academy?
23 students attend Jackson Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jackson Academy students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What school district is Jackson Academy part of?
Jackson Academy is part of Newport News City Public Schools.
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