Shannon High School

Shannon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
218 E Cherry St,  Shannon, MS
Lee County School District
4.0
3.0
499 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jason Arledge
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
44
Full Time Teachers
44
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
19
Reading
19
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
2
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very 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
44.7%
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
266:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Black
73.1%
White
21.7%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic
2.1%

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.
Mississippi State University 130 Students
Itawamba Community College 127 Students
University of Mississippi 125 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 86 Students
Jackson State University 66 Students
The University of Alabama 62 Students
Alcorn State University 54 Students
University of Memphis 40 Students
Northeast Mississippi Community College 38 Students
Delta State University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 49 Students
Business 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 12 Students
Cosmetology 11 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Physical Therapy 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 61 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
5/18/2022
Shannon High School is a very good school because the teachers there make sure you understand what you're being taught .
5.0 Junior
8/12/2017
Shannon is a very great school , I would say that when you come to Shannon you will see that everyone considers each other as a family !
5.0 Senior
3/17/2017
I love it their they really want u to succeed be do better in life it's like another family they really want what's best for u they want u to see it's more to life I would like to see another sport come to Shannon and I would love to have more fun and more activities come to Shannon to have more students get involved
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 7 Reviews
1.0 other
7/28/2014
I use to go to Shannon schools and can personal say WORST school ever. Some of the teachers are nice but others arent that good at least thats how it was for me maybe it wasn't as bad for others. Though I don't recommend this school.
1.0 student
1/1/2011
Being that I was a student at this school all my life aside from 1 year, i'm going to say that this school is NOT recommended for any student. The courses are too easy, and isn't a challenge. When I graduated and transferred, I was not prepared and failed to learn stuff that was supposed to have bee...
1.0 parent
5/25/2010
This is possibly one of the WORST schools around this area for anyone to attend!
3.0 parent
12/30/2007

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Shannon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Shannon, MS and is served by the Lee County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 499 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Shannon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 19. Discover additional schools in the area, like Nettleton High School, Lakeview Baptist Academy, Tupelo Children's Mansion, and more. Learn more about what Shannon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shannon High School.

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