LAMAR CO VOC TECH CENTER

Lamar County School District
41 College Drive
Purvis, MS 39475
0 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lamar County Vocational Technical Center, located at 41 College Drive in Purvis, Mississippi, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to equipping high school students with industry-relevant skills. As part of the Lamar County School District, the center bridges the gap between traditional academic curriculum and hands-on career preparation. By offering diverse technical programs, the school allows students to earn certifications and gain practical experience in various trades, preparing them for direct entry into the workforce or further post-secondary training.

The curriculum at the center is designed to meet the growing demands of the local and regional economy, focusing on fields such as health sciences, construction trades, automotive technology, and information technology. Through professional instruction and equipment that mirrors real-world environments, the center empowers students to explore career paths while still in high school. Ultimately, the institution plays a vital role in the community by fostering student success and producing a pipeline of skilled, career-ready graduates.
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Free/Reduced Lunch
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Lamar County School District
Phone: (601)794-8298
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 0
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
9th
10th
11th
12th
Ungraded
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Purvis High School
Lamar County School District
614 Students
220 School Street
Purvis, MS 39475 (1.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 13