Prentiss High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 462 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
- Ranks 178th out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P O Box 1168, Prentiss, MS 39474
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jefferson Davis County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,710
- Graduation Rate: 57.6%
- Dropout Rate: 6.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.0
- Enrolled Students: 1,711
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 462
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 34.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 230 (49.8%)
- Females: 232 (50.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: - (-)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 459 (99.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 459 (99.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 446 | 96.5% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 15 | 3.2% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 80 | 17.3% |
| 8th Grade | 91 | 19.7% |
| 9th Grade | 91 | 19.7% |
| 10th Grade | 70 | 15.2% |
| 11th Grade | 67 | 14.5% |
| 12th Grade | 53 | 11.5% |
| Ungraded | 10 | 2.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 30%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:58%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $38,604
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $28,319 | 28% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,505 | 73% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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