Petal High School

www.petalschools.com

1,324 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Petal High School, located in Petal, Mississippi, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Petal School District. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school consistently maintains high performance standards within the state. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and various career and technical education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, Petal High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, particularly its competitive athletics and award-winning fine arts departments, such as its nationally recognized marching band. The school prides itself on a culture of excellence and school spirit, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to engage in community service and leadership development. As the heart of the Petal community, the high school plays a central role in the town’s identity, prioritizing both student achievement and character development.

1,324

Total Students

103.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Petal High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	895
Hispanic	127
Black	244
Asian	7
Two or More	49
American Indian	2

White
895 (67.6%)
Black
244 (18.4%)
Hispanic
127 (9.6%)
Two or More
49 (3.7%)
Asian
7 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Petal School District
Phone:	(601)545-1229
Website:	http://www.petalschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	1,324
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	590
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	136

* 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 9 348

Grade 10 357

Grade 11 356

Grade 12 260