Bruce High School

430 East Countiss Street
BRUCE, MS 38915

www.calhounk12.com

435 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Bruce High School, located at 430 East Countiss Street in Bruce, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Calhoun County School District. As a pillar of the small-town community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school’s athletic programs, often rallying under the "Trojans" mascot, play a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement, serving as a hub for local events and extracurricular development.

In addition to its focus on traditional academics, Bruce High School emphasizes character development and student involvement. By maintaining a supportive environment, the faculty and staff strive to meet the diverse needs of their student body, ensuring that each individual has the opportunity to succeed in a rural educational setting. The school remains dedicated to upholding the values of the Calhoun County district while equipping its graduates with the essential skills and resources needed to navigate the challenges of the modern world.

435

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bruce High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	30
Black	127
Asian	4
Two or More	10

White
264 (60.7%)
Black
127 (29.2%)
Hispanic
30 (6.9%)
Two or More
10 (2.3%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)

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:	Calhoun County School District
Phone:	(662)983-3350
Website:	http://www.calhounk12.com
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 5 59

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 57

Grade 8 49

Grade 9 72

Grade 10 46

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 52