Pontotoc High School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 685 middle and high school students from grades 8-12
- Ranks 93rd out of 242 high schools in MS.
- National Blue Ribbon Schools Award 2003
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 140 Education Drive, Pontotoc, MS 38863
School District Details
- Pontotoc City Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,118
- Graduation Rate: 69.9%
- Dropout Rate: 2.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.1
- Enrolled Students: 2,235
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 685
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 35.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 376 (54.9%)
- Females: 309 (45.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 87 (12.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 287 (41.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 374 (54.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 207 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 3.5% |
| White | 453 | 66.1% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 211 | 30.8% |
| 10th Grade | 190 | 27.7% |
| 11th Grade | 147 | 21.5% |
| 12th Grade | 135 | 19.7% |
| Ungraded | 2 | 0.3% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 42%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:42%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $38,047
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,972 | 50% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,122 | 50% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Teacher on November 08, 2008
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Pontotoc High School performed on average about the same as other schools across the state on SATP state exams in the following subjects:
- Algebra I
- Biology I
- English II
- US History
SATP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.1% | 77.0% | 70.3% |
| 2009 | 63.9% | 69.4% | 62.7% |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.8% | 63.8% | 64.9% |
| 2009 | 77.6% | 77.6% | 63.2% |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.2% | 56.2% | 50.7% |
| 2009 | 54.5% | 54.5% | 48.7% |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.8% | 70.8% | 58.2% |
| 2009 | 82.7% | 82.7% | 62.8% |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
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