School Overview
The Mississippi School for the Arts (MSA) is a public, residential high school located in Brookhaven, Mississippi, specifically designed for students in their junior and senior years who demonstrate exceptional talent and passion for the arts. As a state-supported institution, the school provides an immersive, conservatory-style environment where students balance rigorous academic coursework with specialized, intensive training in visual arts, vocal music, dance, theater, literary arts, and filmmaking. By integrating professional-level artistic instruction with a standard high school curriculum, MSA prepares its students to pursue advanced degrees and successful careers in creative fields.

Beyond its academic and artistic offerings, MSA is known for fostering a close-knit, collaborative community on its historic campus. Because the school is residential, students live and study alongside peers who share their creative drive, creating a unique culture of mentorship and peer support. Through its partnerships with professional artists, statewide outreach programs, and a commitment to excellence, the Mississippi School for the Arts serves as a vital hub for artistic development, helping to nurture the next generation of creative leaders within the state and beyond.
104
Total Students
12.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS School Of The Arts
Demographic Student Count
White57
Hispanic3
Black33
Asian1
Two or More9
American Indian1
  • White
    57 (54.8%)
  • Black
    33 (31.7%)
  • Two or More
    9 (8.7%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.9%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.0%)
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: MS School Of The Arts
Phone: (601)823-1300
Website: http://www.msabrookhaven.org
Grade Range: 11th - 12th
Total Students: 104
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Grade 11 62
Grade 12 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MS School Of The Arts
Grade Student Count
Grade 1162
Grade 1242
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MS School Of The Arts
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8076.9%
Male2423.1%