PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL
PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Pontotoc City School District school district, located in Pontotoc, MS with about 634 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, PONTOTOC 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.
PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL, located in the heart of Pontotoc, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated on North Main Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. As part of the Pontotoc City School District, the institution places a strong emphasis on preparing students for their post-secondary futures, whether those paths involve higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.
The school is characterized by a commitment to both traditional academic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals through extracurricular involvement. By leveraging community support and focusing on student-centered instruction, PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL strives to maintain high standards of performance while cultivating a supportive school culture. For families and community members looking for detailed information regarding school events, faculty, or district policies, the school maintains an online presence at http://phs.pontotoc.schoolfusion.us/.
For more information, contact PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 489-1275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pontotoc, MS 38863
(662) 489-1275
PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Pontotoc, MS with about 634 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pontotoc City School District
- Total Students:
- 634
- Teachers:
- 40.47
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 634 students
- White
- 57.6%
- Black or African American
- 32.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.