LEFLORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
LEFLORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school with about 325 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 30 teachers, LEFLORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 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.
LEFLORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution for the students of the LeFlore County School District. Situated at 401 Lakeside Drive, the school provides a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. The school plays a central role in the local community, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, extracurricular involvement, and the development of student character.
As part of the LeFlore County educational system, the high school focuses on navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of a rural Mississippi district. It strives to provide its student body with the necessary resources and instruction to meet state academic standards while promoting school spirit and community engagement. Through its faculty and staff, the school works to ensure that students are equipped with both the academic foundation and the social skills required to navigate life beyond graduation.
For more information, contact LEFLORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 254-7718 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ITTA BENA, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
LEFLORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ITTA BENA, MS with about 325 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 325
- Teachers:
- 30.98
- 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:
- Supplemental 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 325 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LEFLORE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- White
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.