AMITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

AMITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Amite County School District school district, located in LIBERTY, MS with about 445 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 37 teachers, AMITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

AMITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located at 600 Irene St in Liberty, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Amite County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to the local student population in a small-town setting. The school functions as a focal point for the community’s secondary education, striving to prepare students for post-secondary success through a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational requirements.

In addition to its classroom offerings, the school maintains an online presence through the district's website, which serves as a resource for parents, students, and community members to stay informed about school events, academic policies, and administrative updates. By fostering a learning environment focused on student development, AMITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL plays a critical role in the region's educational landscape, aiming to equip its students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future endeavors after graduation.

For more information, contact AMITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 657-8920 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 Irene St
LIBERTY, MS 39645
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AMITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LIBERTY, MS with about 445 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
445
Teachers:
37.17
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:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 445 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.

Black or African American
83.4%
White
14.6%
Two or more races
1.1%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.