Ashland High School

Benton County School District
17 School Street
Ashland, MS 38603
212 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Ashland High School, located at 101 School Street in Ashland, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution for the Benton County School District. As a small-town public school, it plays a vital role in the community by providing secondary education to students in the region. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development within a supportive, close-knit environment, typically focusing on preparing students for post-secondary education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Like many schools in the area, Ashland High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and school spirit. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and academic clubs, which are designed to build teamwork and leadership skills. By prioritizing a personalized learning experience, the school aims to ensure that students receive the attention and resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
212
Total Students
20.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    157 (74.1%)
  • White
    25 (11.8%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (7.5%)
  • Two or More
    14 (6.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Benton County School District
Phone: (662)224-6247
Website: http://www.benton.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 159
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 31
Grade 8 39
Grade 9 39
Grade 10 51
Grade 11 31
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
BENTON CO REGIONAL VOCATIONAL CEN
Benton County School District
0 Students
25 Industrial Drive
Ashland, MS 38603 (0.8 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th