MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE
MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE is a public high school that is part of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science school district, located in COLUMBUS, MS with about 234 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 22 teachers, MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) is a unique, public, residential high school located on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi. Established by the state legislature in 1987, it serves as a specialized academic environment for 11th and 12th-grade students from across the state who demonstrate exceptional talent and interest in science, mathematics, and rigorous intellectual pursuits. By providing a college-preparatory experience, MSMS allows high-achieving juniors and seniors to live and learn in a community of peers who share a drive for academic excellence.
The school is renowned for its challenging curriculum, which is taught by a faculty comprised almost entirely of individuals with advanced degrees, many of whom hold doctorates in their respective fields. Beyond core coursework, MSMS offers a wide array of research opportunities, specialized electives, and extracurricular programs that extend far beyond what is available in a traditional high school setting. By bridging the gap between secondary education and collegiate life, the institution aims to cultivate the next generation of Mississippi’s leaders, researchers, and innovators in STEM and the humanities.
For more information, contact MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE at (662) 329-7360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLUMBUS, MS 39701
(662) 329-7360
http://www.themsms.org
MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE is a public school in COLUMBUS, MS with about 234 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 234
- Teachers:
- 22.13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 234 students
- White
- 59.8%
- Black or African American
- 22.2%
- Asian
- 13.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 60.3%
- Male
- 39.7%
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.