WEST TALLAHATCHIE HIGH SCHOOL

WEST TALLAHATCHIE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the West Tallahatchie School District school district, located in WEBB, MS with about 299 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 26 teachers, WEST TALLAHATCHIE 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.

WEST TALLAHATCHIE HIGH SCHOOL is located in Webb, Mississippi, and serves as a key educational institution within the West Tallahatchie School District. As a public secondary school, it is committed to providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to the students of its rural community. The school focuses on preparing its student body for post-secondary success, aiming to cultivate a supportive learning environment that fosters both personal growth and academic achievement.

Beyond its core academic mission, WEST TALLAHATCHIE HIGH SCHOOL functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing the importance of school pride and student development. The school works under the broader framework of the West Tallahatchie School District to meet state educational standards while addressing the specific needs of its learners. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the district's website at http://www.wtsd.k12.ms.us.

For more information, contact WEST TALLAHATCHIE HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 375-8829 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2104 High School Road
WEBB, MS 38966
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WEST TALLAHATCHIE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEBB, MS with about 299 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
299
Teachers:
26.87
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 3
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Supplemental 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 299 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST TALLAHATCHIE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.

Black or African American
99.7%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
55.5%
Male
44.5%

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.