West Point High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,036 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 189th out of 242 high schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.o. Box 616, West Point, MS 39773
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- West Point School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,476
- Graduation Rate: 54.3%
- Dropout Rate: 7.9%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.0
- Enrolled Students: 3,369
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,036
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 62.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 511 (49.3%)
- Females: 525 (50.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 99 (9.6%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 753 (72.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 852 (82.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 856 | 82.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.10% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.4% |
| White | 175 | 16.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 255 | 24.6% |
| 10th Grade | 279 | 26.9% |
| 11th Grade | 254 | 24.5% |
| 12th Grade | 212 | 20.5% |
| Ungraded | 36 | 3.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 63%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:29%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 10 Years
- Average Salary: $38,778
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,590 | 34% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,476 | 66% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for West Point High School
- Reviewed by Student on July 16, 2007
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - i like the school. i think that they have very good teachers. But you all need to improve the building.
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