SIMMONS HIGH SCHOOL

SIMMONS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hollandale school district, located in HOLLANDALE, MS with about 272 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 20 teachers, SIMMONS 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.

SIMMONS HIGH SCHOOL, located at 501 West Washington Street in Hollandale, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Hollandale School District. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, the school plays a vital role in the local community by providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to students in the surrounding area. As a small-town public school, it is focused on supporting the growth and development of its student body through a traditional secondary education curriculum designed to prepare them for graduation and beyond.

The school operates as a pillar of the Hollandale community, often serving as a focal point for local pride and student engagement. Like many schools in the region, SIMMONS HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes the importance of community connection and resilience. By fostering an environment centered on student learning and localized support, the school strives to equip its pupils with the necessary tools to navigate both academic and post-secondary challenges, reflecting the broader mission of the Hollandale School District to serve the needs of its residents.

For more information, contact SIMMONS HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 827-2228 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 WEST WASHINGTON STREET
HOLLANDALE, MS 38748
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SIMMONS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOLLANDALE, MS with about 272 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hollandale
Total Students:
272
Teachers:
20.28
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
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 272 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SIMMONS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.8%
White
2.2%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.