West Lowndes High School

644 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD
COLUMBUS, MS 39701

wlhs.lowndes.k12.ms.us/

206 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

West Lowndes High School, located in Columbus, Mississippi, is a public secondary institution serving the students of the Lowndes County School District. As a smaller school community, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering an environment that encourages extracurricular involvement and school spirit.

Beyond its core curriculum, West Lowndes High School is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for student development and regional pride. By utilizing the resources of the Lowndes County School District, the school offers various programs designed to support student achievement and character development. As indicated by its official web presence, the institution maintains a commitment to transparency and communication, working to keep families informed and engaged in the academic progress of their students.

206

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Lowndes High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	2
Black	196
Two or More	2

Black
196 (95.1%)
White
6 (2.9%)
Hispanic
2 (1.0%)
Two or More
2 (1.0%)

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:	Lowndes County School District
Phone:	(662)244-5070
Website:	http://wlhs.lowndes.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
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 7 31

Grade 8 23

Grade 9 30

Grade 10 36

Grade 11 47

Grade 12 39