DeSoto Central High School

2911 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672

dch.desotocountyschools.org/o/dch

2,004 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

DeSoto Central High School, located in Southaven, Mississippi, is a prominent secondary institution within the DeSoto County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular culture. It provides a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of rigorous core coursework, advanced placement opportunities, and elective programs designed to support various career and academic interests.

Beyond the classroom, DeSoto Central is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a strong reputation for its active sports programs, fine arts initiatives, and student organizations. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging students to participate in leadership development and community service. By fostering a supportive environment focused on both achievement and personal growth, the school plays a central role in the educational landscape of Southaven and the surrounding DeSoto County area.

2,004

Total Students

112.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeSoto Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	693
Hispanic	155
Black	974
Asian	79
Two or More	100
American Indian	3

Black
974 (48.6%)
White
693 (34.6%)
Hispanic
155 (7.7%)
Two or More
100 (5.0%)
Asian
79 (3.9%)
American Indian
3 (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:	DeSoto County School District
Phone:	(662)536-3612
Website:	http://dch.desotocountyschools.org/o/dch
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	2,004
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	112.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	505
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	149

* 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 4

Grade 9 533

Grade 10 536

Grade 11 489

Grade 12 442