Ashland High School

Ashland High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
17 School Ave,  Ashland, MS
Benton County School District
3.2
1.0
220 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rosie Ladd
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
17
Math
16
English
16
Reading
18
Science
17
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Science
17.5%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
462:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Black
78.4%
White
9.9%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic
5.9%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Mississippi 48 Students
Mississippi State University 46 Students
Jackson State University 41 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 40 Students
University of Memphis 38 Students
Northwest Mississippi Community College 34 Students
Alcorn State University 27 Students
Delta State University 26 Students
Northeast Mississippi Community College 25 Students
Blue Mountain Christian University 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 20 Students
Business 13 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Biology 6 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Cosmetology 6 Students
Dental Hygiene 5 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 5 Students
Cosmetology Instruction and Salon Management 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 47 Reviews
3.0 Alum
5/1/2021
Ashland high school is a very small school. It is predominantly black and underfunded. The school could use some maintenance work.
3.0 NicheUser
9/19/2016
There are after-school activities that are more like sports or making the halls look better for different things. These after school activities or programs i wish may improve over the years to become more helpful to we students. The administrator wants tries to help us strive for our best
2.0 NicheUser
9/14/2016
There's not many extracurricular activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/16/2019
My grandchild has a learning disability and is being excluded from participating in Varsity Basketball because he has a learning disability. Also parental influence, which intimidated the coach was used against my grandson.
1.0 other
4/25/2013
I graduated in 1990 from Ashland HIgh. I have nothing but horrible memories from that place. It was like going to school in a prison. It was so run down then that I cant imagine what it is like now. Doesn't anyone care about the students?
teacher
5/1/2010
I have worked at AMS. I disagree with all of your comments. The reason the students are so negative and don't care about the schools are because of people like you all. Its not the school, its the community of people that do not care. The administrators and teacher try their best to make sure that o...

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Ashland High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Ashland, MS and is served by the Benton County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 220 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Ashland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 17. Discover additional schools in the area, like Benton Co Regional Vocational Cen, Ashland Middle School, Ashland Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ashland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ashland High School.

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