STRAYHORN HIGH SCHOOL

TATE CO SCHOOL DIST
86 Mustang Drive
Sarah, MS 38665
309 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Strayhorn High School, located in Sarah, Mississippi, is a public secondary institution serving the Tate County School District. As the home of the Mustangs, the school is deeply integrated into its rural community, focusing on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities designed to foster student growth, school spirit, and community engagement.

The school is committed to preparing its students for success after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce. By utilizing the resources of the Tate County School District, Strayhorn High emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement, personal responsibility, and character development, acting as a central hub for educational life in the Sarah area.
309
Total Students
22.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
89.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    239 (77.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (10.7 %)
  • Black
    22 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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)562-9246
Website: http://www.tatecountyschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 229
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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 61
Grade 8 59
Grade 9 42
Grade 10 53
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 38
Gender Ratio