HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL

HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hattiesburg school district, located in HATTIESBURG, MS with about 1,024 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 76 teachers, HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL, located at 301 Hutchinson Avenue in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Hattiesburg Public School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing a diverse student body for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academic instruction, extracurricular engagement, and career-readiness programs. The campus environment emphasizes the district’s core values of excellence and equity, striving to foster a culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond traditional coursework, HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL offers a wide array of opportunities designed to cater to the varied interests and talents of its students. This includes a robust selection of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations that help build school spirit and develop leadership skills. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and academic achievement, the school plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of its students and the broader Hattiesburg area. Those looking for detailed information on calendars, faculty resources, or specific school policies can visit their official website at http://hhs.hattiesburgpsd.com/.

For more information, contact HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 544-0811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 HUTCHINSON AVE
HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
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HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HATTIESBURG, MS with about 1,024 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hattiesburg
Total Students:
1,024
Teachers:
76.73
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 1,024 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HATTIESBURG HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.3%
White
2.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Two or more races
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.