BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the South Tippah School District school district, located in Blue Mountain, MS with about 315 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 32 teachers, BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL, located on West Mill Street in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, serves as a core educational institution within the South Tippah School District. As a smaller, community-focused school, it provides K-12 instruction (often operating in conjunction with the broader district framework) that emphasizes foundational learning, local engagement, and academic preparation for students in the surrounding rural area. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that addresses the individual needs of its student body while adhering to the curriculum standards set by the state of Mississippi.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a significant role in the local Blue Mountain community, acting as a hub for student development and extracurricular activities. By leveraging resources from the South Tippah School District, the institution aims to provide students with the necessary tools to succeed in higher education or the workforce. For families and community members, the school's website serves as a primary portal for announcements, academic calendars, and district-wide updates, reflecting the school’s commitment to maintaining clear communication and transparency with the parents and stakeholders it serves.
For more information, contact BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL at (662) 685-4706 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
(662) 685-4706
BLUE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Blue Mountain, MS with about 315 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Tippah School District
- Total Students:
- 315
- Teachers:
- 32.04
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 315 students
- White
- 46.0%
- Black or African American
- 39.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.