PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL

PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Claiborne County Public Schools school district, located in PORT GIBSON, MS with about 441 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 28 teachers, PORT GIBSON 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.

PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL, located at 159 Old Highway 18 in Port Gibson, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Claiborne County School District. As a staple of the local community, the school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth for students in the region. The institution focuses on preparing its student body for post-secondary success by providing a structured curriculum and a supportive learning environment designed to meet both state educational standards and the specific needs of the local community.

In addition to its academic offerings, PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of Claiborne County. By maintaining an active presence through its official district website, the school aims to keep students, parents, and community stakeholders informed about academic programs, district policies, and upcoming events. The school remains dedicated to its mission of empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute positively to society upon graduation.

For more information, contact PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 437-4190 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

159 OLD HIGHWAY 18 #1
PORT GIBSON, MS 39150
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PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT GIBSON, MS with about 441 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
441
Teachers:
28.98
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
Grade Levels Offered
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 441 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.1%
White
0.5%
Asian
0.2%
Hispanic/Latino
0.2%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.