NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL

NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Natchez-Adams School District school district, located in NATCHEZ, MS with about 603 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 40 teachers, NATCHEZ 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.

NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL, located at 319 Seargent Prentiss Drive in Natchez, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub within the Natchez-Adams School District. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a range of core curriculum classes, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to foster both intellectual and personal growth. As a pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes the importance of student achievement, leadership, and preparation for the modern workforce or higher education.

The institution operates under the broader mission of the Natchez-Adams School District, which focuses on equity, high expectations, and community engagement. By leveraging its location in Natchez, the school often integrates local history and cultural values into its identity, striving to create a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student body. Families and community members interested in specific academic calendars, athletics, or district policies can find detailed information and updates on their official website at http://www.natchez.k12.ms.us.

For more information, contact NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 442-2385 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

319 SEARGENT PRENTISS DRIVE
NATCHEZ, MS 39120
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NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NATCHEZ, MS with about 603 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
603
Teachers:
40.72
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 603 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NATCHEZ HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.2%
White
4.1%
Asian
0.7%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.