Hancock High School

7084 Stennis Airport Drive
Kiln, MS 39556

www.hancockschools.net

1,184 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Hancock High School, located in Kiln, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Hancock County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, blending core classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student-led organizations, aimed at fostering both personal growth and community engagement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hancock County School District, which prioritizes academic excellence, safety, and technological integration in the classroom. By leveraging its location in Kiln, the school maintains strong ties to the local community, striving to create an environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student development and regional school spirit.

1,184

Total Students

78.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hancock High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	966
Hispanic	69
Black	100
Asian	9
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
966 (81.6%)
Black
100 (8.4%)
Hispanic
69 (5.8%)
Two or More
36 (3.0%)
Asian
9 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Hancock School District
Phone:	(228)467-2251
Website:	http://www.hancockschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	1,184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	562
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	143

* 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 1

Grade 9 324

Grade 10 320

Grade 11 285

Grade 12 254