Crystal Springs High School

201 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059

397 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Crystal Springs High School, located in the Copiah County School District in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, serves as a central hub for secondary education in the local community. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. As a focal point for the town, the school emphasizes student development through a blend of core curriculum requirements and a variety of extracurricular activities that foster school spirit and student engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Crystal Springs High School is deeply integrated into the culture of its small-town Mississippi setting. The institution places a strong emphasis on community pride and tradition, often serving as the primary venue for local sports and social events. By focusing on both the intellectual growth and the personal character of its students, the school strives to equip its youth with the skills, confidence, and community-mindedness necessary to contribute positively to the region and beyond.

397

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crystal Springs High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	47
Black	262
Two or More	67
American Indian	1

Black
262 (66.0%)
Two or More
67 (16.9%)
Hispanic
47 (11.8%)
White
20 (5.0%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Copiah County School District
Phone:	(601)892-4791
Website:	http://copiah.ms
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	396
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 9 101

Grade 10 96

Grade 11 98

Grade 12 102