Lanier Junior/Senior High School

www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Lanier

895 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Lanier High School, located on West Maple Street in Jackson, Mississippi, is a historic institution with deep roots in the local community. As a cornerstone of the Jackson Public School District, the school has long served as a center for academic and extracurricular development for students in the area. It is particularly well-known for its legacy as one of the oldest and most culturally significant high schools in the city, carrying a rich tradition that reflects the history and resilience of the surrounding West Jackson neighborhood.

Academically, Lanier High School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong emphasis on athletics and student organizations, which play a vital role in fostering school spirit and student engagement. By providing a blend of traditional educational pathways and community-focused programs, Lanier continues to strive toward empowering its students to become productive, motivated citizens in a changing world.

895

Total Students

81.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lanier Junior/Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	8
Black	880
Two or More	2

Black
880 (98.3%)
Hispanic
8 (0.9%)
White
5 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (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:	Jackson Public Schools
Phone:	(601)960-5369
Website:	http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/Lanier
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	895
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	895
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 7 83

Grade 8 156

Grade 9 162

Grade 10 185

Grade 11 163

Grade 12 146

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lanier Junior/Senior High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	83
Grade 8	156
Grade 9	162
Grade 10	185
Grade 11	163
Grade 12	146

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lanier Junior/Senior High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	429	47.9%
Male	466	52.1%

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