Horn Lake High School

hlh.desotocountyschools.org/o/hlhs

1,271 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Horn Lake High School, located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, is a key institution within the DeSoto County School District. As a large public secondary school, it serves a diverse student population in the northwest corner of the state, focusing on preparing students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to fine arts and vocational programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for student development and civic engagement in the Horn Lake area. By leveraging the resources of the larger DeSoto County district, Horn Lake High aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character building, and school spirit. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on academic calendars, district policies, and student achievements, reflecting its commitment to transparency and community involvement.

1,271

Total Students

90.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Horn Lake High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	148
Black	945
Asian	7
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
945 (74.4%)
Hispanic
148 (11.6%)
White
130 (10.2%)
Two or More
39 (3.1%)
Asian
7 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)393-5273
Website:	http://hlh.desotocountyschools.org/o/hlhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	743
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* 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 9 339

Grade 10 325

Grade 11 313

Grade 12 294

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Horn Lake High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	339
Grade 10	325
Grade 11	313
Grade 12	294

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Horn Lake High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	633	49.8%
Male	638	50.2%

High School 9th - 12th