North Pontotoc High School

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North Pontotoc High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8324 Highway 15 N,  Ecru, MS
Pontotoc County School District
3.9
3.0
488 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brian Sutton
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
78%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
12.2%
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
568:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.1%
Female
44.9%
White
69.3%
Hispanic
16.8%
Black
10.5%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Itawamba Community College 91 Students
University of Mississippi 90 Students
Mississippi State University 76 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 24 Students
Northeast Mississippi Community College 22 Students
The University of Alabama 21 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 18 Students
Millsaps College 18 Students
Delta State University 17 Students
Blue Mountain Christian University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 18 Students
Biology 13 Students
Psychology 10 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Radiologic Technician 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Elementary Education 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Engineering 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 49 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/17/2020
I liked the teachers were always willing to help. If I ever had any problems, I knew I could go talk to any one of the teachers or administrators.
4.0 Senior
5/21/2020
I loved how hands on a lot of activities were. Also, when I was going through a hard time, they talked to me and made sure I was alright
4.0 Senior
10/27/2019
I think the small classroom sizes that allow students to connect with teachers. If I could change something about North Pontotoc, it would be the focus on athletics instead of the arts.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/27/2013
I had heard good things about NP high school, and I had no qualms about enrolling my children here. After one term, however, I am pulling them out and enrolling them elsewhere. The academics are just not taught as they should be. My children have had no required reading, have not done a science proj...
5.0 other
8/27/2009
5.0 parent
8/25/2008
1.0 other
12/7/2007

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North Pontotoc High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Ecru, MS and is served by the Pontotoc County School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 488 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. North Pontotoc High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ingomar Attendance Center, Ecru Christian School and Daycare, North Pontotoc Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Ecru has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Pontotoc High School.

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