PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL

PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Rankin County School District school district, located in Sandhill, MS with about 395 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 34 teachers, PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL, located in Sandhill, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Rankin County School District. As a smaller, rural-focused school, it provides a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and community spirit. The school typically serves students from middle school through high school grades, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic offerings, PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL is well-known for its active participation in athletics and extracurricular activities, which serve as a major point of pride for the local area. By fostering a supportive culture that focuses on student achievement and extracurricular involvement, the school aims to maintain strong connections between students, faculty, and families. Those looking for more specific information regarding school events, faculty contacts, or district policies can find updated resources on their official school website.

For more information, contact PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 829-2825 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

115 Pisgah High Road
Sandhill, MS 39161
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PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sandhill, MS with about 395 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
395
Teachers:
34.31
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 395 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PISGAH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.5%
Black or African American
18.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%

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.