North Pontotoc High School

www.pcsd.ms/

488 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

North Pontotoc High School, located in Ecru, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Pontotoc County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development, aiming to prepare its students for both higher education and the modern workforce. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside various extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to their community.

The school’s website highlights a focus on maintaining strong community ties and a supportive school climate. Through various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations, North Pontotoc High encourages active participation and school spirit. The administration and faculty prioritize effective communication with families, utilizing their digital platform to keep the community informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies, ensuring that parents and students stay connected throughout the academic year.

488

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Pontotoc High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	82
Black	51
Asian	3
Two or More	14

White
338 (69.3%)
Hispanic
82 (16.8%)
Black
51 (10.5%)
Two or More
14 (2.9%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

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:	PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(662)489-5612
Website:	http://www.pcsd.ms/
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
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 2

Grade 9 125

Grade 10 142

Grade 11 109

Grade 12 110