Okolona High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 298 middle and high school students from grades 7-12
- Ranks 241st out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: PO Box 510, Okolona, MS 38860
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Okolona Separate School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,227
- Graduation Rate: 45.1%
- Dropout Rate: 8.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 11.2
- Enrolled Students: 656
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 298
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 145 (48.7%)
- Females: 153 (51.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 29 (9.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 252 (84.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 281 (94.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 293 | 98.3% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 5 | 1.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 7th Grade | 52 | 17.4% |
| 8th Grade | 54 | 18.1% |
| 9th Grade | 58 | 19.5% |
| 10th Grade | 42 | 14.1% |
| 11th Grade | 48 | 16.1% |
| 12th Grade | 36 | 12.1% |
| Ungraded | 8 | 2.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 67%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:28%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 10 Years
- Average Salary: $36,906
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,079 | 56% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,939 | 44% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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