NATCHEZ FRESHMAN ACADEMY

NATCHEZ FRESHMAN ACADEMY is a Title I public secondary school that is part of the Natchez-Adams School District school district, located in Natchez, MS with about 181 students. 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 14 teachers, NATCHEZ FRESHMAN ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact NATCHEZ FRESHMAN ACADEMY at (601) 445-2941 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.