Bay Springs High School

West Jasper School District
510 HWY 18
BAY SPRINGS, MS 39422
241 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bay Springs High School, located at 510 Hwy 18 in Bay Springs, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Jasper County School District. As a secondary institution, the school is dedicated to providing students in grades 9 through 12 with a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school fosters an environment that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and extracurricular engagement, supporting student development through various athletic programs, clubs, and academic organizations.

Beyond its focus on core academics, Bay Springs High School plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the Bay Springs community. The administration and faculty strive to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to develop their talents and leadership skills. By bridging traditional classroom instruction with community-oriented values, the school aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are equipped to contribute positively to society while navigating the challenges of the modern world.
241
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    216 (89.6%)
  • White
    16 (6.6%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2%)
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: West Jasper School District
Phone: (601)425-8510
Website: http://www.westjasper.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 198
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 9 50
Grade 10 70
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 49
Gender Ratio