New Hope High School

nhhs.lowndes.k12.ms.us/

787 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New Hope High School, located in Columbus, Mississippi, is a key component of the Lowndes County School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare learners for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. The institution prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, New Hope High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate in athletics, performing arts, and various service-oriented clubs, which play a significant role in promoting school spirit and building community connections. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for personal growth and social engagement, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to make positive contributions to society.

787

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Hope High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	10
Black	357
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
394 (50.1%)
Black
357 (45.4%)
Two or More
19 (2.4%)
Hispanic
10 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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)244-4701
Website:	http://nhhs.lowndes.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 9 209

Grade 10 220

Grade 11 158

Grade 12 200