Serving 244 students in grades 9-12, Heidelberg High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Heidelberg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Heidelberg High School's student population of 244 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Heidelberg High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heidelberg High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
98%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Heidelberg High School is ranked #167 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heidelberg High School?
The graduation rate of Heidelberg High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Heidelberg High School?
244 students attend Heidelberg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Heidelberg High School students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heidelberg High School?
Heidelberg High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heidelberg High School offer ?
Heidelberg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Heidelberg High School part of?
Heidelberg High School is part of East Jasper Consolidated Sch School District.
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