Serving 309 students in grades 7-12, Strayhorn High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Strayhorn High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Strayhorn High School is 0.39, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Strayhorn High School?
The graduation rate of Strayhorn High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Strayhorn High School?
309 students attend Strayhorn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Strayhorn High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strayhorn High School?
Strayhorn High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Strayhorn High School offer ?
Strayhorn High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Strayhorn High School part of?
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