LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL
LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Laurel School District school district, located in LAUREL, MS with about 809 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, LAUREL 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.
LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL, located at 1100 W 12th Street in Laurel, Mississippi, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Laurel School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution emphasizes a balance of rigorous classroom instruction, extracurricular involvement, and character development, aiming to foster an environment where students can pursue both their intellectual and personal goals.
The school is deeply integrated into the Laurel School District’s mission of excellence, offering various programs designed to support diverse learning needs and career aspirations. By leveraging community partnerships and a dedicated faculty, LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL works to equip its student body with the skills necessary to navigate a competitive modern landscape. Through its focus on tradition, academic advancement, and school spirit, the school remains a focal point for student growth and community pride within the city of Laurel.
For more information, contact LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 649-4145 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LAUREL, MS 39440
(601) 649-4145
LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in LAUREL, MS with about 809 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Laurel School District
- Total Students:
- 809
- Teachers:
- 52.44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 809 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- White
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.