Quitman High School

Quitman School District
210 South Jackson Ave.
Quitman, MS 39355
437 Students
High School 9th - 13
School Overview
Quitman High School, located at 210 South Jackson Ave. in Quitman, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Quitman School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and community responsibility for its student body. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of higher education and the modern workforce, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, creativity, and essential life skills.

Beyond academics, Quitman High School places a strong value on extracurricular engagement, encouraging students to participate in sports, clubs, and various student organizations to build leadership skills and school spirit. The school maintains a focus on student-centered learning and community involvement, striving to provide a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution plays a vital role in the social and intellectual fabric of the Quitman community.
437
Total Students
16.2
Full-Time Teachers
27.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    285 (65.2%)
  • White
    147 (33.6%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Quitman School District
Phone: (601)776-3341
Website: http://www.quitmanschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 13
Total Students: 437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 13 1
Grade 9 104
Grade 10 103
Grade 11 114
Grade 12 115
Gender Ratio
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