Hazlehurst High School

Hazlehurst City School District
101 S. HALEY STREET
HAZLEHURST, MS 39083
385 Students
High School 9th - 13
School Overview
Hazlehurst High School, located at 101 S. Haley Street in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Hazlehurst City School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for college, career, and life beyond the classroom. By focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering a supportive community, the school aims to cultivate the intellectual, social, and personal growth of its student body while maintaining a strong connection to the local Hazlehurst community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Hazlehurst High School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular engagement and holistic development. The school offers various programs designed to enhance student life, encourage school spirit, and promote leadership skills. For those seeking additional information regarding the school's specific academic offerings, athletic programs, district policies, or calendar events, the official school website—http://www.hazlehurst.k12.ms.us—serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and community members.
385
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    312 (81.0%)
  • Hispanic
    54 (14.0%)
  • White
    10 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.3%)
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: Hazlehurst City School District
Phone: (601)894-2489
Website: http://www.hazlehurst.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 390
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 3
Grade 9 66
Grade 10 122
Grade 11 102
Grade 12 92
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Crystal Springs High School
Copiah County School District
397 Students
201 Newton Street
Crystal Springs, MS 39059 (8.9 miles away)
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