Amite County High School

Amite County School District
600 Irene St
LIBERTY, MS 39645
284 Students
High School 9th - 13
School Overview
Amite County High School, located at 600 Irene St in Liberty, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Amite County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to the local student population in a small-town setting. The school functions as a focal point for the community’s secondary education, striving to prepare students for post-secondary success through a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational requirements.

In addition to its classroom offerings, the school maintains an online presence through the district's website, which serves as a resource for parents, students, and community members to stay informed about school events, academic policies, and administrative updates. By fostering a learning environment focused on student development, Amite County High School plays a critical role in the region's educational landscape, aiming to equip its students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their future endeavors after graduation.
284
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    228 (80.3%)
  • White
    35 (12.3%)
  • Two or More
    17 (6.0%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Amite County School District
Phone: (601)657-8920
Website: http://www.amite.k12.ms.us
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 284
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 13 1
Grade 9 67
Grade 10 72
Grade 11 69
Grade 12 75
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
AMITE COUNTY VOC COMPLEX
Amite County School District
0 Students
1501 Irene St
LIBERTY, MS 39645 (0.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th