WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL
WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Point Consolidated School District school district, located in WEST POINT, MS with about 861 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL, located at 90 S Eshman Avenue in West Point, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the West Point Consolidated School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters student achievement, character development, and college and career readiness. It offers a diverse curriculum, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to support the intellectual and social growth of its student body.
The institution places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the success of its students both inside and outside the classroom. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL aims to prepare graduates to meet the challenges of the modern world. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, athletic programs, or administrative contact details, the school maintains an official website at [http://wphs.westpoint.k12.ms.us/](http://wphs.westpoint.k12.ms.us/).
For more information, contact WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 494-5083 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST POINT, MS 39773
(662) 494-5083
http://wphs.westpoint.k12.ms.us/
WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST POINT, MS with about 861 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- West Point Consolidated School District
- Total Students:
- 861
- Teachers:
- 54.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 861 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 85.2%
- White
- 14.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.