West Tallahatchie High School

West Tallahatchie School District
11510 U. S. Hwy 49 E.
WEBB, MS 38966
297 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
West Tallahatchie High School is located in Webb, Mississippi, and serves as a key educational institution within the West Tallahatchie School District. As a public secondary school, it is committed to providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to the students of its rural community. The school focuses on preparing its student body for post-secondary success, aiming to cultivate a supportive learning environment that fosters both personal growth and academic achievement.

Beyond its core academic mission, West Tallahatchie High School functions as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing the importance of school pride and student development. The school works under the broader framework of the West Tallahatchie School District to meet state educational standards while addressing the specific needs of its learners. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the district's website at http://www.wtsd.k12.ms.us.
297
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    276 (92.9%)
  • Two or More
    21 (7.1%)
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: West Tallahatchie School District
Phone: (662)375-8829
Website: http://www2.mde.k12.ms.us/6812/index.htm
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 294
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 47
Grade 8 50
Grade 9 43
Grade 10 50
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NORTH DELTA ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
West Tallahatchie School District
0 Students
11510 U. S. Highway 49 E
Webb, MS 38966 (1.6 miles away)
High School 5th - 12th