NORTH PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL
North Pontotoc High School is a public high school that is part of the PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ECRU, MS with about 533 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, North Pontotoc High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
North Pontotoc High School, located in Ecru, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Pontotoc County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare its students for both higher education and the modern workforce. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to their community.
The school’s website highlights a focus on maintaining strong community ties and a supportive school climate. Through various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations, North Pontotoc High encourages active participation and school spirit. The administration and faculty prioritize effective communication with families, utilizing their digital platform to keep the community informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies, ensuring that parents and students stay connected throughout the academic year.
For more information, contact North Pontotoc High School at (662) 489-5612 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ECRU, MS 38841
(662) 489-5612
http://nphs.pcsd.ms/index.html
NORTH PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in ECRU, MS with about 533 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 533
- Teachers:
- 27.23
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 533 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.2%
- Black or African American
- 15.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.