Summary:
The Mississippi School for the Arts is the sole high school located in the Mississippi School for the Arts district. This specialized school serves students in grades 11-12 and focuses on providing a creative and performing arts education.
The Mississippi School for the Arts has a relatively small student body of 84 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 8.4 to 1. While the school excels in subjects like U.S. History, with 94.1% of students proficient or better, it struggles in more general subjects like Algebra I and Biology, where student performance falls significantly below the state average. The school's graduation rate of 89.4% is also below the state average.
Over time, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated dramatically, from 20th out of 244 high schools in 2010-2011 to 172nd out of 232 high schools in 2024-2025. This suggests the school's performance has declined relative to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school serves a population with a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could indicate potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation.
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