Leland High School

lelandschooldistrict.schoolinsites.com

200 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Leland High School, located in Leland, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Leland School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in the Mississippi Delta region. Its mission generally focuses on fostering student growth through a blend of rigorous instruction, extracurricular engagement, and a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

The school’s website acts as a primary hub for communication, offering resources for students, parents, and faculty, including academic calendars, athletic schedules, and administrative updates. By emphasizing community involvement and educational standards, Leland High School aims to equip its student body with the necessary tools to navigate both collegiate and professional landscapes, reflecting the broader goals of the Mississippi public school system.

200

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	4
Black	138
Two or More	51

Black
138 (69.0%)
Two or More
51 (25.5%)
White
7 (3.5%)
Hispanic
4 (2.0%)

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:	Leland School District
Phone:	(662)686-5020
Website:	http://lelandschooldistrict.schoolinsites.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
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 51

Grade 10 59

Grade 11 50

Grade 12 40