Pontotoc High School

Pontotoc High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
123 N Main St,  Pontotoc, MS
Pontotoc City Schools
3.7
3.7
659 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kenneth Mcgaha
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
17.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

4
Equity
6
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
197:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
50.5%
Black
28.4%
Hispanic
16.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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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 160 Students
Itawamba Community College 157 Students
Mississippi State University 127 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 50 Students
Blue Mountain Christian University 47 Students
Northeast Mississippi Community College 38 Students
The University of Alabama 35 Students
Delta State University 30 Students
Millsaps College 27 Students
Alcorn State University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 37 Students
Business 19 Students
Biology 16 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Journalism 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Elementary Education 11 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Radiologic Technician 11 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 91 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
2/16/2022
During my time at Pontotoc High School, I have enjoyed my classes. The block schedule is beneficial to my mental health, and my teachers have all explained things very well. There's a large amount of sports and other activities to participate in, so it is hard to be bored. However, I would like to see an increase in clubs and student organizations, ones that closer match student interest.
5.0 Senior
10/10/2020
Pontotoc High School is located in a small town where everybody knows everybody. The community at Pontotoc is in the atmosphere. The teachers care about their students, and the athletics are great. However, the football stand seats could be updated as they are concrete slabs.
5.0 Alum
7/10/2018
I had a great 4 years attending this school. I would recommend this school to anyone considering moving to Pontotoc. The teachers are great and the town is also a good place to grow up in.
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3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/15/2021
All 3 of my daughters attend in this school district at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. We have experience as an out of town family coming in to join the community. We have been moved and treated like family by these teachers and the community! My children have been given the opportu...
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1.0 parent
12/21/2012
At first I thought this was a great school. They will not do anything about bullying in the schools,which is no surprise to me since the staff bullies the parents. Until they change the school board and policies I would not recommend this school.
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5.0 parent
8/21/2009
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