Leake Central High School

Leake County School District
704 N JORDAN STREET
CARTHAGE, MS 39051
592 Students
High School 9th - 13
School Overview
Leake Central High School, located at 704 N. Jordan Street in Carthage, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Leake County School District. As the central high school for the community, it plays a vital role in the academic and extracurricular development of students in the region, offering a curriculum designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and workforce readiness.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal growth. Through its official website, http://www.leakesd.org, the school maintains communication with parents and the community, providing access to essential resources, district policies, and information regarding student activities. By integrating core academic subjects with various student programs, Leake Central High School aims to equip its student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.
592
Total Students
37.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    337 (56.9%)
  • Hispanic
    134 (22.6%)
  • White
    81 (13.7%)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    15 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3%)
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: Leake County School District
Phone: (601)267-7713
Website: http://www.leakesd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 592
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 26
Grade 9 121
Grade 10 154
Grade 11 157
Grade 12 134
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
LEAKE CO CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
Leake County School District
0 Students
703 NORTHWEST STREET
CARTHAGE, MS 39051 (0.1 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th