Yazoo City High School

Yazoo City High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1825 Martin Luther King Dr,  Yazoo City, MS
Mississippi Achievement School District
2.7
4.0
537 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ike Haynes
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
470
Verbal
510
Average ACT
18
Math
17
English
17
Reading
19
Science
18
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
9.7%
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
293:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Black
99.1%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Hispanic
<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.
Alcorn State University 114 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 110 Students
Mississippi State University 105 Students
Jackson State University 88 Students
University of Mississippi 79 Students
Hinds Community College 78 Students
Mississippi Valley State University 64 Students
Delta State University 53 Students
Belhaven University 52 Students
Holmes Community College 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 46 Students
Biology 25 Students
Business 23 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students
Education 8 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 8 Students
Cosmetology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.7 55 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/23/2024
Yazoo city high school is not the best but we work with what we have. I think the school it self needs more funding because we do not have the proper facilities we need .
3.0 Senior
10/21/2019
I would say that Yazoo City High School is not a high school that I would refer a parent to send there child. A lot can be changed such as the learning environment and the teachers.
3.0 Alum
7/10/2018
Yazoo City High School is coming up tremendously since I've graduated from there. The resources can improve however, and I also feel that they need to start allowing teachers to sign longer contracts to give the students a sense of stability. It seems that every year there is a new coach and three new teachers.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/12/2014
If you have the opportunity to send your child to another school ,please do so. Most of the teachers don't care and they constantly say to the students they're only here for a paycheck. If you have issues the principles do not make themselves available or try to help resolve the matter. Many of the...
4.0 other
8/17/2012
I am a 1977 graduate of Yazoo High School. My experience was very memorable. JG
5.0 other
3/23/2012
I graduated YCHS in 1995. We had both great teachers and students. The teachers back then didn't put up with any BS like they do today. Also, back then the students were not nearly disrespectful as they are these days. School is everything you make of it. I really do miss being in High School again....
5.0 student
10/13/2009

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Yazoo City High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Yazoo City, MS and is served by the Mississippi Achievement School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 537 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Yazoo City High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 18. Discover additional schools in the area, like Yazoo City Voc Complex, Alternative Learning Center, Manchester Academy, and more. Learn more about what Yazoo City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Yazoo City High School.

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