VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL
VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Vicksburg Warren School District school district, located in VICKSBURG, MS with about 975 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 62 teachers, VICKSBURG 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.
VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL, located at 3701 Drummond Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Vicksburg Warren School District. As the home of the "Gators," the school is deeply integrated into the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission emphasizes fostering student growth, academic excellence, and civic responsibility, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether in college or the workforce.
In addition to its core academic programs, VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL maintains a robust athletic and activities department that serves as a focal point for school spirit and community engagement. Through its website, vhsgators.org, the school provides parents, students, and community members with up-to-date information on academic calendars, athletic events, and organizational news. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with participation in sports, clubs, and service-oriented activities, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the traditions and values of Vicksburg.
For more information, contact VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL at (601) 636-2914 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VICKSBURG, MS 39180
(601) 636-2914
http://vhsgators.org/
VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in VICKSBURG, MS with about 975 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vicksburg Warren School District
- Total Students:
- 975
- Teachers:
- 62.68
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 975 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 81.7%
- White
- 15.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.