CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL
CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the East Tallahatchie School District school district, located in CHARLESTON, MS with about 280 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 18 teachers, CHARLESTON 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.
CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL, located at 310 N. Cossar in Charleston, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the East Tallahatchie School District. As a public secondary school, it is dedicated to providing students in the community with a comprehensive academic experience that prepares them for post-secondary education and future careers. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students can engage in core curricula, develop critical skills, and participate in extracurricular activities that contribute to their overall personal and academic growth.
Beyond its academic offerings, CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL functions as a vital component of the local Charleston community. By aligning with the standards and goals of the East Tallahatchie School District, the school emphasizes the importance of student achievement, faculty collaboration, and community involvement. Through its digital presence and daily operations, the school strives to keep students, parents, and community members informed about educational resources, district policies, and the various programs available to support the success of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 647-5359 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHARLESTON, MS 38921
(662) 647-5359
CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CHARLESTON, MS with about 280 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Tallahatchie School District
- Total Students:
- 280
- Teachers:
- 18.23
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 280 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARLESTON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 78.6%
- White
- 21.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
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.