West Point High School

West Point High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
90 S Eshman Ave,  West Point, MS
West Point Consolidated School District
3.0
1,038 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kendall Pickens
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
890
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
72
Full Time Teachers
72
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
890
Math
420
Verbal
460
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
19
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Math Enrollment
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
13.9%
State Average
18%
Math
57.3%
State Average
0.8%
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
274:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Black
81.4%
White
16%
Hispanic
1.2%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
Mississippi State University 182 Students
East Mississippi Community College 164 Students
University of Mississippi 148 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 138 Students
Itawamba Community College 109 Students
Jackson State University 84 Students
Alcorn State University 81 Students
Mississippi University for Women 77 Students
The University of Alabama 76 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 85 Students
Business 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Physical Therapy 15 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 14 Students
Cosmetology 13 Students
Real Estate 13 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 12 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.0 16 Reviews
1.0 Junior
5/10/2022
Everything is terrible and so unorganized their is so much drama and bad administration. I would not recommend anyone to send their child there.
3.0 Junior
12/31/2020
I like how the administration handled the virus outbreak with caution and understanding with the families and students affected by the virus.
3.0 Sophomore
5/24/2020
I wish the school had more diversity, but overall the school has a responsive set of teachers and administrators that tries their best to provide for the students.

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West Point High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in West Point, MS and is served by the West Point Consolidated School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 1,038 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. West Point 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 3.4, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 890 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Point Voc Comp, West Point Learning Center, Oak Hill Academy, and more. Learn more about what West Point has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Point High School.

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