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Petal High School

1145 Highway 42 E, Petal, MS 39465, United States
+1 (601) 545-1229
http://www.petalschools.com
6.9
Overall Rating

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Petal High School Overview

About This School

Petal High School is a public high school in Petal, Mississippi, serving 1,324 students in grades 9-13th Grade. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 58% in ELA and 80% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 103 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $62,029. Guidance services are provided at a ratio of 441 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 68% White, 18% Black, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

1,324
Total Students
9-13th Grade
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
103 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts58%
Mathematics80%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
9-13th Grade
County
Forrest County
Students per Counselor
441:1

Petal High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

58%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 57%State Avg: 40%
80%
Mathematics
City Avg: 71%State Avg: 45%
N/A
Science

Class Information

12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 12:1
State Avg: 14.1:1
441
Students per Counselor

Petal High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
103

Average Teacher Salary

$62,029
City Avg: $61,436
State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Students per Counselor441:1

Petal High School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.36%
Male
48.64%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,324 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White67.6%
Hispanic9.59%
Asian0.53%
Black18.43%
Two or More Races3.7%
Native American0.15%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petal High School

Q: How many students attend Petal High School?

A: Petal High School has approximately 1,324 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at Petal High School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Petal High School

Petal High School is a public high school in Petal, Mississippi, serving 1,324 students in grades 9-13th Grade. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 58% in ELA and 80% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 103 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $62,029. Guidance services are provided at a ratio of 441 students per counselor. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 68% White, 18% Black, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Petal High School - Petal, MS

Quick Facts about Petal High School
School NamePetal High School
School Typepublic
Grade Levels9-13th Grade
Location1145 Highway 42 E, Petal, MS 39465, Petal, MS
CountyForrest County
Phone+1 (601) 545-1229
Total Students1,324
Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Full-Time Teachers103
Rating6.9/10
ELA Proficiency58%
Math Proficiency80%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Petal High School

How many students attend Petal High School?

Petal High School has approximately 1,324 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Petal High School is 12:1.

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