Hernando High School

hhs.desotocountyschools.org/o/hhs

1,529 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Hernando High School, located in Hernando, Mississippi, is a key institution within the DeSoto County School District. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for maintaining a strong academic focus while fostering a supportive school spirit. As the district has grown, Hernando High has evolved to provide a diverse array of educational opportunities, ranging from core college-preparatory coursework to various elective programs designed to help students explore their personal interests and career paths.

Beyond the classroom, the school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. These programs play a vital role in the school’s culture, encouraging student engagement, leadership, and collaboration. With its commitment to the "Tiger" pride tradition, Hernando High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce by emphasizing both academic rigor and the development of well-rounded character.

1,529

Total Students

89.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hernando High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,127
Hispanic	149
Black	173
Asian	17
Two or More	60
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,127 (73.7%)
Black
173 (11.3%)
Hispanic
149 (9.7%)
Two or More
60 (3.9%)
Asian
17 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

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:	DeSoto County School District
Phone:	(662)429-4170
Website:	http://hhs.desotocountyschools.org/o/hhs
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	1,529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 4

Grade 9 403

Grade 10 410

Grade 11 363

Grade 12 349