LELAND HIGH SCHOOL
LELAND HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Leland School District school district, located in LELAND, MS with about 263 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 24 teachers, LELAND 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.
LELAND HIGH SCHOOL, located in Leland, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Leland School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in the Mississippi Delta region. Its mission generally focuses on fostering student growth through a blend of rigorous instruction, extracurricular engagement, and a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.
The school’s website acts as a primary hub for communication, offering resources for students, parents, and faculty, including academic calendars, athletic schedules, and administrative updates. By emphasizing community involvement and educational standards, LELAND HIGH SCHOOL aims to equip its student body with the necessary tools to navigate both collegiate and professional landscapes, reflecting the broader goals of the Mississippi public school system.
For more information, contact LELAND HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 686-5020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LELAND, MS 38756
(662) 686-5020
LELAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LELAND, MS with about 263 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Leland School District
- Total Students:
- 263
- Teachers:
- 24.27
- 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 263 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LELAND HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 93.5%
- White
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Female
- 53.2%
- Male
- 46.8%
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.