LEWISBURG HIGH SCHOOL

www.desotocountyschools.org/lhs

1,275 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lewisburg High School, located at 1755 Craft Road in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is a prominent secondary institution within the DeSoto County School District. Serving the growing community of Olive Branch, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular program. The campus provides a comprehensive educational environment designed to prepare students for college and career success through a variety of advanced placement courses, elective options, and vocational opportunities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lewisburg High School maintains a strong reputation for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, often referred to as the "Patriots." The school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, encouraging participation in diverse clubs, arts programs, and community service initiatives. As part of the larger DeSoto County school system, Lewisburg benefits from the district's extensive resources, aiming to foster a supportive and high-achieving atmosphere for its diverse student body.

1,275

Total Students

74.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEWISBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,007
Hispanic	48
Black	141
Asian	30
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,007 (79.0 %)
Black
141 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
48 (3.8 %)
Two or More
46 (3.6 %)
Asian
30 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(662)890-6708
Website:	http://www.desotocountyschools.org/lhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 9 338

Grade 10 307

Grade 11 315

Grade 12 304

Ungraded 11