NATCHEZ FRESHMAN ACADEMY

NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
208 Lynda Lee Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Natchez Freshman Academy, located on Lynda Lee Drive in Natchez, Mississippi, serves as a specialized transitional campus within the Natchez-Adams School District. Designed exclusively for ninth-grade students, the academy functions as a dedicated bridge between middle school and the more complex environment of the senior high school. By focusing solely on the freshman experience, the school aims to provide a targeted academic and social support system that addresses the unique challenges students face during their first year of high school.

The academy’s mission is centered on building a strong foundation for high school success, emphasizing credit recovery, graduation requirements, and the development of study habits necessary for advanced coursework. By consolidating ninth-grade students into a single facility, the school provides a smaller, more intimate learning environment where educators can monitor student progress closely, offer personalized intervention, and cultivate a sense of community before students transition to Natchez High School for their sophomore through senior years.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: NATCHEZ-ADAMS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (601)445-2941
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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* 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 breakdown: M - M