Laurel High School

www.laurelschools.org/

732 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Laurel High School, located at 1100 W 12th Street in Laurel, Mississippi, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Laurel School District. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution emphasizes a balance of rigorous classroom instruction, extracurricular involvement, and character development, aiming to foster an environment where students can pursue both their intellectual and personal goals.

The school is deeply integrated into the Laurel School District’s mission of excellence, offering various programs designed to support diverse learning needs and career aspirations. By leveraging community partnerships and a dedicated faculty, Laurel High School works to equip its student body with the skills necessary to navigate a competitive modern landscape. Through its focus on tradition, academic advancement, and school spirit, the school remains a focal point for student growth and community pride within the city of Laurel.

732

Total Students

42.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laurel High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	114
Black	574
Asian	1
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

Black
574 (78.4%)
Hispanic
114 (15.6%)
Two or More
31 (4.2%)
White
10 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Asian
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:	Laurel School District
Phone:	(601)649-4145
Website:	http://www.laurelschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	731
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 9 182

Grade 10 193

Grade 11 181

Grade 12 176