Forrest County Agricultural High School

Forrest County Agricultural High School
215 Old Hwy 49 East
Brooklyn, MS 39425
562 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Forrest County Agricultural High School (FCAHS), located in Brooklyn, Mississippi, is a unique educational institution with a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and community-focused learning. As a member of the historic Mississippi agricultural high school system, the school maintains a strong commitment to preparing students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus fosters a supportive, close-knit environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while engaging in a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for vocational development and extracurricular involvement.

Beyond the classroom, FCAHS is known for promoting a sense of school spirit and tradition that is deeply rooted in the local community. The school emphasizes character development, leadership, and athletic participation, aiming to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to society. By blending historical values with modern educational resources, Forrest County Agricultural High School serves as a vital hub for student growth and achievement in the region.
562
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    310 (55.2%)
  • Black
    156 (27.8%)
  • Two or More
    62 (11.0%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (6.0%)
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: Forrest County Agricultural High School
Phone: (601)582-4741
Website: http://www.forrestcountyahs.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 562
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 375
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 59

* 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 9 149
Grade 10 129
Grade 11 143
Grade 12 141
Gender Ratio