Itawamba Agricultural High School

Itawamba County
11900 Highway 25 South
Fulton, MS 38843
555 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Itawamba Agricultural High School (IAHS), located in Fulton, Mississippi, is a unique public educational institution that serves as a bridge between high school and higher education. Founded in 1920, the school holds the distinction of being the parent institution of Itawamba Community College. Because of this historical and structural connection, IAHS provides students with a distinct academic environment that emphasizes college readiness, often allowing students to benefit from the resources and proximity of the college campus while completing their secondary education.

The school is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Fulton community and focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with vocational and extracurricular opportunities. As an agricultural high school, it maintains a legacy of emphasizing practical skills alongside traditional coursework. With a mission centered on preparing students for future success, IAHS promotes a culture of discipline and school spirit, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to transition smoothly into post-secondary studies or the regional workforce.
555
Total Students
42.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    465 (83.8%)
  • Black
    60 (10.8%)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.6%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.8%)
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: Itawamba County
Phone: (662)862-3104
Website: http://itawambacsd.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 251
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 80

* 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 9 153
Grade 10 132
Grade 11 140
Grade 12 130
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
ITAWAMBA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
Itawamba County
0 Students
200 CAREER TECHNICAL DRIVE
FULTON, MS 38843 (4.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th