INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL

TATE CO SCHOOL DIST
3184 Highway 305
Coldwater, MS 38618
462 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Independence High School, located in Coldwater, Mississippi, serves as a key secondary educational institution within the Tate County School District. Situated at 3184 Highway 305, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth and personal development for students in the surrounding community. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

As part of the Tate County school system, Independence High School emphasizes community engagement and the cultivation of school spirit. The administration and faculty strive to provide students with the necessary resources and support to excel both inside and outside the classroom, often highlighting extracurricular activities and athletics as essential components of the high school experience. For those seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, or specific school programs, the official district website at http://www.tatecountyschools.org serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and faculty.
462
Total Students
33.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    236 (51.1 %)
  • Black
    177 (38.3 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (5.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: TATE CO SCHOOL DIST
Phone: (662)233-4691
Website: http://www.tatecountyschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 306
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 80
Grade 8 76
Grade 9 89
Grade 10 78
Grade 11 88
Grade 12 51
Gender Ratio
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SENATOBIA HIGH SCHOOL
SENATOBIA MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DIST
441 Students
221 Warrior Drive
Senatobia, MS 38668 (9.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th