Morton High School

www.scott.k12.ms.us

476 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Morton High School, located at 238 East Fourth Avenue in Morton, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for students within the Scott County School District. As a public secondary institution, the school is dedicated to preparing students for life beyond graduation by offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth. The school fosters a community-focused environment aimed at equipping students with the foundational skills necessary for higher education or the workforce.

In addition to its academic programs, Morton High School emphasizes the importance of student engagement and school spirit. Through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations, the school encourages pupils to develop leadership qualities and maintain a well-rounded educational experience. For families and community members seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources, the school maintains an official presence at http://mhs.scott.k12.ms.us.

476

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morton High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	175
Black	130
Asian	1
Two or More	26

Hispanic
175 (36.8%)
White
144 (30.3%)
Black
130 (27.3%)
Two or More
26 (5.5%)
Asian
1 (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:	Scott County School District
Phone:	(601)732-8086
Website:	http://www.scott.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	473
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 9 138

Grade 10 134

Grade 11 111

Grade 12 93