Philadelphia High School

phillytornadoes.edlioschool.com

327 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Philadelphia High School, located at 248 Byrd Ave. in Philadelphia, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Philadelphia Public School District. As a central fixture of the community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development for its diverse student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education at a college or university.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Philadelphia High School is well-known for its active extracurricular culture, particularly its athletic programs, which serve as a major point of pride for the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff strive to equip students with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to navigate their future careers. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with community-focused initiatives, the school remains a vital pillar of Philadelphia, Mississippi, committed to the growth and empowerment of its students.

327

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philadelphia High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	3
Black	283
Two or More	16
American Indian	5

Black
283 (86.5%)
White
20 (6.1%)
Two or More
16 (4.9%)
American Indian
5 (1.5%)
Hispanic
3 (0.9%)

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:	Philadelphia Public School District
Phone:	(601)656-2672
Website:	http://phillytornadoes.edlioschool.com
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
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 7 49

Grade 8 50

Grade 9 47

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 62

Grade 12 57