Brookhaven High School

443 E MONTICELLO STREET
BROOKHAVEN, MS 39601

www.brookhavenschools.org

761 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Brookhaven High School, located at 443 E. Monticello Street in Brookhaven, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Brookhaven School District. As the home of the Panthers, the school is central to the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus emphasizes a blend of traditional classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs, aiming to foster student development both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of promoting academic excellence and character development within a supportive environment. Through their official website, http://www.brookhavenschools.org, the administration provides resources for students and parents, including updates on school events, athletic schedules, and administrative policies. As a pillar of the Brookhaven community, the high school plays a vital role in shaping the local student body and maintaining the educational standards of the surrounding region.

761

Total Students

63.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookhaven High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	18
Black	504
Asian	6
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Black
504 (66.2%)
White
211 (27.7%)
Two or More
21 (2.8%)
Hispanic
18 (2.4%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Brookhaven School District
Phone:	(601)833-4498
Website:	http://www.brookhavenschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 13 1

Grade 9 182

Grade 10 212

Grade 11 203

Grade 12 160

Adult Education 3