Alcorn Central High School

www.alcornschools.org

386 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Alcorn Central High School, located in Glen, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Alcorn School District. As a rural public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. The school emphasizes traditional classroom instruction alongside various extracurricular opportunities, aiming to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often functioning as a focal point for community pride through its athletic programs and student-led organizations. By maintaining a balance between academic rigor and extracurricular involvement, Alcorn Central strives to cultivate a supportive environment where students can develop the skills necessary for personal and professional success. For those interested in specific district policies, course offerings, or school events, the school’s official website serves as the primary resource for current information and administrative updates.

386

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alcorn Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

White
343 (88.9%)
Two or More
30 (7.8%)
Hispanic
9 (2.3%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
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:	Alcorn School District
Phone:	(662)286-8720
Website:	http://www.alcornschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 9 117

Grade 10 93

Grade 11 84

Grade 12 90