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Pontotoc High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
123 N Main St,
Pontotoc, MS
Pontotoc City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Kenneth Mcgaha
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
58%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B-
B
B-
C
C+
C
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.62
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Reading Proficiency
58%
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Math Proficiency
73%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
52
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Full Time Teachers
52
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Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
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College Prep
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Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
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Number of AP Courses
6
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AP Pass Rate
17.4%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
13.4%
State Average
18%
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Math
0%
State Average
0.8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
197:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.4%
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Female
47.6%
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White
46.9%
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Black
27.1%
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Hispanic
23.6%
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Two or more races
2.1%
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Native American
<1%
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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
173 Students
Itawamba Community College
169 Students
Mississippi State University
137 Students
University of Southern Mississippi
54 Students
Blue Mountain Christian University
52 Students
Northeast Mississippi Community College
46 Students
The University of Alabama
37 Students
Mississippi College
34 Students
Delta State University
32 Students
Northwest Mississippi Community College
30 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
37 Students
Business
20 Students
Biology
19 Students
Psychology
16 Students
Journalism
14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
12 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
11 Students
Physical Therapy
11 Students
Radiologic Technician
11 Students
Elementary Education
10 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/17/2023
I like some of the people because they are very open. But what could change is some of the teachers, and staff who do not care for the well being of students.
9/29/2022
I love the staff and the faculty. I love the traditions and the spirit when it comes to sports games. One thing I would love to see change though is the counselling system. Not even just this specific school, but in general, I want all school counseling systems to be better. This would be to prevent any tragedies from happening.
10/18/2021
The band program is the best part about Pontotoc High School but overall most of my classes did not prepare me for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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.
8/21/2009
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$211K - $468K
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$215,288
Median Lot Size
17,424 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Average Household Income
$63,238
% of College Grads
17.5%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,979 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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- Private
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Pontotoc High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Pontotoc, MS, in the Pontotoc neighborhood, and is served by the Pontotoc City Schools in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 712 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. Pontotoc High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $215,288. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pontotoc Co Alternative Program, Ecru Christian School and Daycare, Tupelo Christian Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Pontotoc has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pontotoc High School.