Caledonia High School

Lowndes County School District
111 CONFEDERATE DRIVE
CALEDONIA, MS 39740
640 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Caledonia High School, located at 111 Confederate Drive in Caledonia, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Lowndes County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes student development through a blend of rigorous coursework, extracurricular involvement, and a focus on building strong community ties.

By prioritizing academic excellence and personal growth, Caledonia High School plays a vital role in the development of the youth in the Caledonia area. The school offers various programs and student activities that encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. For parents, students, and community members looking for more detailed information regarding faculty, school policies, academic calendars, or specific extracurricular opportunities, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.lowndes.k12.ms.us/CHS/.
640
Total Students
50.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    462 (72.2%)
  • Black
    104 (16.3%)
  • Hispanic
    37 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    34 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
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: Lowndes County School District
Phone: (662)356-2001
Website: http://chs..lowndes.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 70

* 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 9 192
Grade 10 163
Grade 11 163
Grade 12 122
Gender Ratio