COAHOMA COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
COAHOMA COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Coahoma County School District school district, located in CLARKSDALE, MS with about 479 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 40 teachers, COAHOMA COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Coahoma County Junior/Senior High School, located on Lee Drive in Clarksdale, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Coahoma County School District. As a combined junior and senior high facility, the school is responsible for educating students across the middle and high school grade levels, providing a structured academic environment aimed at preparing youth for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Coahoma County School District, which emphasizes academic excellence, community engagement, and the personal development of its student body. By integrating junior and senior high populations, the institution facilitates a continuous educational experience that allows for consistent monitoring of student progress and social development throughout their adolescent years. Residents and stakeholders can access further details regarding the school’s curriculum, athletic programs, and administrative updates through the district’s official website.
For more information, contact COAHOMA COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 627-7378 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CLARKSDALE, MS 38614
(662) 627-7378
http://www.coahoma.k12.ms.us
COAHOMA COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CLARKSDALE, MS with about 479 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Coahoma County School District
- Total Students:
- 479
- Teachers:
- 40.34
- 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 479 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COAHOMA COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.1%
- White
- 9.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.