Pontotoc High School

123 North Main Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863

www.pontotoc.k12.ms.us

712 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Pontotoc High School, located in the heart of Pontotoc, Mississippi, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated on North Main Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. As part of the Pontotoc City School District, the institution places a strong emphasis on preparing students for their post-secondary futures, whether those paths involve higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school is characterized by a commitment to both traditional academic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals through extracurricular involvement. By leveraging community support and focusing on student-centered instruction, Pontotoc High School strives to maintain high standards of performance while cultivating a supportive school culture. For families and community members looking for detailed information regarding school events, faculty, or district policies, the school maintains an online presence at http://phs.pontotoc.schoolfusion.us/.

712

Total Students

52.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pontotoc High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	168
Black	193
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
334 (46.9%)
Black
193 (27.1%)
Hispanic
168 (23.6%)
Two or More
15 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
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:	Pontotoc City School District
Phone:	(662)489-1275
Website:	http://www.pontotoc.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 9 184

Grade 10 210

Grade 11 171

Grade 12 145

Ungraded 1