TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL
TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Tupelo Public School District school district, located in Tupelo, MS with about 2,012 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 105 teachers, TUPELO 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.
TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL, located in Tupelo, Mississippi, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Tupelo Public School District. As one of the largest high schools in the state, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its ability to provide diverse extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics to a robust performing arts program.
Beyond its academic offerings, TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the city. Known as the home of the "Golden Wave," the school fosters a strong sense of community pride and spirit, frequently hosting regional events and maintaining long-standing traditions. By blending modern educational resources with a focus on holistic student development, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the global workforce, serving as a central hub for student life and learning in Northeast Mississippi.
For more information, contact TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 841-8970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tupelo, MS 38801
(662) 841-8970
TUPELO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Tupelo, MS with about 2,012 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tupelo Public School District
- Total Students:
- 2,012
- Teachers:
- 105.46
- 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 2,012 students
- Black or African American
- 48.5%
- White
- 42.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
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.