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Pontotoc High School

123 North Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863, United States
+1 (662) 489-1275
http://www.pontotoc.k12.ms.us
4.7
Overall Rating

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Pontotoc High School Overview

About This School

Pontotoc High School is a public high school in Pontotoc, Mississippi, serving 712 students in grades 9-13th Grade. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 47% in ELA and 47% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 52 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $53,140. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 356 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 47% White, 27% Black, 24% Hispanic, and 2% identifying as two or more races.

712
Total Students
9-13th Grade
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
52 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts47%
Mathematics47%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
9-13th Grade
County
Pontotoc County
Students per Counselor
356:1

Pontotoc High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

47%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 48%State Avg: 40%
47%
Mathematics
City Avg: 58%State Avg: 45%
N/A
Science

Class Information

13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 12.6:1
State Avg: 14.1:1
356
Students per Counselor

Pontotoc High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
52

Average Teacher Salary

$53,140
City Avg: $48,300
State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Students per Counselor356:1

Pontotoc High School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.39%
Male
47.61%
Female
Total Enrollment: 712 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White46.91%
Hispanic23.6%
Asian0.14%
Black27.11%
Two or More Races2.11%
Native American0.14%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pontotoc High School

Q: How many students attend Pontotoc High School?

A: Pontotoc High School has approximately 712 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc High School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Pontotoc High School

Pontotoc High School is a public high school in Pontotoc, Mississippi, serving 712 students in grades 9-13th Grade. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 47% in ELA and 47% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 52 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $53,140. Guidance services are available through a ratio of 356 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 47% White, 27% Black, 24% Hispanic, and 2% identifying as two or more races.

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About Pontotoc High School - Pontotoc, MS

Quick Facts about Pontotoc High School
School NamePontotoc High School
School Typepublic
Grade Levels9-13th Grade
Location123 North Main Street, Pontotoc, MS 38863, Pontotoc, MS
CountyPontotoc County
Phone+1 (662) 489-1275
Total Students712
Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Full-Time Teachers52
Rating4.7/10
ELA Proficiency47%
Math Proficiency47%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Pontotoc High School

How many students attend Pontotoc High School?

Pontotoc High School has approximately 712 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pontotoc High School is 13:1.

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