Velma Jackson High School

Advanced Course Participation

Percent of students who participated in accelerated coursework, such as Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, and Industry Certification.

Advanced Course Participation Overview

State
District
School

Mississippi

61.2%

Madison County School District

60.4%

Velma Jackson High School

37.6%

Advanced Course Participation by Subgroup

Small groups are not displayed to protect student privacy. See User Guide for more information.

State
District
School

Female

66.1%
65.7%
34.1%

Male

56.5%
55.3%
40.3%

Black or African American

53.8%
40.8%
37.6%

Students with Disabilities

23.9%
12.8%
7.1%

Students without Disabilities

65.5%
65.2%
42.3%

Non English Learners

61.7%
60.8%
37.6%

Advanced Course Participation Data

All

  • School 37.6%
  • District 60.4%
  • State 61.2%
  • School Count 40
  • District Count 1,406
  • State Count 38,494

Female

  • School 34.1%
  • District 65.7%
  • State 66.1%
  • School Count 16
  • District Count 752
  • State Count 20,530

Male

  • School 40.3%
  • District 55.3%
  • State 56.5%
  • School Count 24
  • District Count 654
  • State Count 17,964

Black or African American

  • School 37.6%
  • District 40.8%
  • State 53.8%
  • School Count 40
  • District Count 393
  • State Count 16,257

Students with Disabilities

  • School 7.1%
  • District 12.8%
  • State 23.9%
  • School Count <10
  • District Count 27
  • State Count 1,527

Students without Disabilities

  • School 42.3%
  • District 65.2%
  • State 65.5%
  • School Count 39
  • District Count 1,379
  • State Count 36,967

Non English Learners

  • School 37.6%
  • District 60.8%
  • State 61.7%
  • School Count 40
  • District Count 1,405
  • State Count 38,317

Mississippi Department of Education

PO Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3513

Website feedback

Last updated 04/07/2025