Yazoo City High School
531 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Yazoo City High School, located at 1825 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in Yazoo City, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Yazoo City Municipal School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. The institution emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning atmosphere intended to cultivate both intellectual growth and civic responsibility among its diverse student body.
Beyond its academic offerings, Yazoo City High School functions as a vital hub for extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations. By integrating traditional instruction with opportunities for social and leadership development, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of the modern workforce and higher education. Through its ongoing commitment to the local community, the school remains focused on maintaining a positive educational culture that encourages student achievement and long-term personal development.
Beyond its academic offerings, Yazoo City High School functions as a vital hub for extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations. By integrating traditional instruction with opportunities for social and leadership development, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of the modern workforce and higher education. Through its ongoing commitment to the local community, the school remains focused on maintaining a positive educational culture that encourages student achievement and long-term personal development.
531
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Black | 517 |
| Two or More | 13 |
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Black517 (97.4%)
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Two or More13 (2.4%)
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Hispanic1 (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: | MS Achievement SD Of Yazoo City |
| Phone: | (662)746-2378 |
| Website: | http://www.masd.k12.ms.us |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 531 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | No |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 528 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
98
Grade 10
147
Grade 11
150
Grade 12
136
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 98 |
| Grade 10 | 147 |
| Grade 11 | 150 |
| Grade 12 | 136 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 263 | 49.5% |
| Male | 268 | 50.5% |
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