BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL

BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Calhoun County School District school district, located in BRUCE, MS with about 383 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL, located at 430 East Countiss Street in Bruce, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Calhoun County School District. As a pillar of the small-town community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school’s athletic programs, often rallying under the "Trojans" mascot, play a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement, serving as a hub for local events and extracurricular development.

In addition to its focus on traditional academics, BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes character development and student involvement. By maintaining a supportive environment, the faculty and staff strive to meet the diverse needs of their student body, ensuring that each individual has the opportunity to succeed in a rural educational setting. The school remains dedicated to upholding the values of the Calhoun County district while equipping its graduates with the essential skills and resources needed to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

For more information, contact BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 983-3350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

430 East Countiss Street
BRUCE, MS 38915
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BRUCE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in BRUCE, MS with about 383 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
383
Teachers:
22.91
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not 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 383 students

White
66.6%
Black or African American
30.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

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.