West Lauderdale High School

Lauderdale County School District
9916 West Lauderdale Road
Collinsville, MS 39325
535 Students
High School 9th - 13
School Overview
West Lauderdale High School, located in Collinsville, Mississippi, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Lauderdale County School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on both academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. It serves the surrounding rural and suburban communities, positioning itself as a central hub for student life and local pride in the region.

The school is frequently recognized for its competitive athletic programs and its commitment to fostering a traditional high school experience. Beyond its extracurricular success, West Lauderdale maintains a focus on college and career readiness, offering a variety of courses and support systems designed to prepare students for post-secondary opportunities. With its established history in the Collinsville area, the school remains a significant institution for local families, prioritizing a balanced approach to scholastic excellence and community engagement.
535
Total Students
40.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    387 (72.3%)
  • Black
    101 (18.9%)
  • Two or More
    26 (4.9%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.7%)
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: Lauderdale County School District
Phone: (601)737-2277
Website: http://www.lauderdale.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 161
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* 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 9 150
Grade 10 124
Grade 11 136
Grade 12 124
Gender Ratio