OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL

OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Okolona School District school district, located in OKOLONA, MS with about 322 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 25 teachers, OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL is a public secondary institution located in Okolona, Mississippi, serving as a central hub for education within the Okolona Municipal Separate School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for its students, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering an environment that encourages personal development and community engagement. By emphasizing both scholarly achievement and student growth, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether in higher education or the workforce.

In addition to its academic offerings, OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL plays a significant role in the local community, maintaining a long-standing tradition of school pride and extracurricular involvement. The faculty and administration work to create a supportive culture that leverages local resources and digital accessibility—as evidenced by their official online presence—to keep parents and students informed. As a pillar of the Okolona area, the school remains dedicated to narrowing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

For more information, contact OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 447-2362 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

404 DR. HOWARD GUNN STREET
OKOLONA, MS 38860
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OKOLONA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OKOLONA, MS with about 322 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
322
Teachers:
25.3
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
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
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 322 students

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

Black or African American
97.5%
White
1.2%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.