Pearl High School

www.pearlk12.com

1,278 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Pearl High School, located at 500 Pirates Cove in Pearl, Mississippi, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Pearl Public School District. As the home of the "Pirates," the school is a central pillar of the local community, emphasizing a tradition of academic rigor, athletic excellence, and school spirit. The campus environment is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with various elective opportunities, career-technical programs, and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Pearl High School is well-regarded for its strong focus on student development and community engagement. The school actively encourages participation in sports, arts, and student organizations, fostering a sense of belonging and pride among its diverse student body. By integrating modern educational standards with a supportive faculty, Pearl High School strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to transition into higher education or the workforce while remaining connected to the values of the Pearl community.

1,278

Total Students

90.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pearl High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	540
Hispanic	130
Black	545
Asian	15
Two or More	43
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
545 (42.6%)
White
540 (42.3%)
Hispanic
130 (10.2%)
Two or More
43 (3.4%)
Asian
15 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	Pearl Public Schools
Phone:	(601)932-7931
Website:	http://www.pearlk12.com
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	1,278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	191

* 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 3

Grade 9 324

Grade 10 330

Grade 11 313

Grade 12 308

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pearl High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 13	3
Grade 9	324
Grade 10	330
Grade 11	313
Grade 12	308

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pearl High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	613	48%
Male	665	52%

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