Leake County High School

Leake County School District
220 SPRUCE STREET
WALNUT GROVE, MS 39189
266 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Leake County High School, located at 220 Spruce Street in Walnut Grove, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution within the Leake County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to the youth of Walnut Grove and the surrounding areas. The school functions under the broader mission of the district, which emphasizes preparing students for graduation, college readiness, and future career success through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment.

The school serves as a hub for the local community, fostering student growth through various academic programs and school-sponsored activities. By maintaining a presence under the Leake County School District, the institution adheres to state educational standards while striving to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body. Families and community members seeking specific information regarding school calendars, policies, faculty contacts, or district announcements can access these resources through the district’s official website at http://www.leakesd.org.
266
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    204 (76.7%)
  • White
    33 (12.4%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Leake County School District
Phone: (601)253-2393
Website: http://www.leakesd.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 265
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 42
Grade 8 34
Grade 9 48
Grade 10 54
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 41
Gender Ratio