Sharkey-Issaquena Academy
| Sharkey-Issaquena Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Rolling Fork, Mississippi United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Nonsectarian |
| Established | 1970 |
| Grades | PK - 12 |
| Athletics conference | MAIS |
| Mascot | Confederates |
Sharkey-Issaquena Academy is a private, nonsectarian, school in Rolling Fork, Mississippi (USA). It was founded as a segregation academy in 1970.[1]
History
In 1970, one year after the United States Supreme Court decided Alexander v. Holmes County Board of Education, which ordered desegregation of schools, white parents opposed to integration doubled the enrollment of the SIA (from 150 to 300).[2] As late as 1995 the student body was 100% white.[1]
In the 2009-2010 school year, there were 201 students enrolled (excluding pre-kindergarten). The demographic profile was 2.0% Asian, 1.0% black, 3.5% Hispanic, and 93.5% white.[3]
About the school
Located at 272 Academy Drive in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, the school serves students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. The SIA is a member of the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) and its mascot is the Confederate. Neither pregnant students nor known fathers or fathers-to-be are allowed to attend SIA.[4]
See also
References
External links
- Sharkey Issaquena Academy - Official site.
- Sharkey-Issaquena Academy - Mississippi Association of Independent Schools
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