Summary:
The Hattiesburg Public School District in Mississippi is home to a single high school, Hattiesburg High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has some positive indicators, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a decent graduation rate, it also faces challenges in terms of test score performance, chronic absenteeism, and serving a high-need student population.
Hattiesburg High School had a 89.4% four-year graduation rate in the 2022-2023 school year, which is a positive indicator of student success. However, the school had a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% in the same year, which could be a contributing factor to its declining performance. The school's test scores on the MAAP exams were mixed, with some subject areas performing closer to the state average, while others were significantly below, suggesting the need for curriculum and instructional improvements.
Additionally, Hattiesburg High School's statewide ranking has been declining over the past few years, from 115th out of 226 Mississippi high schools in 2022-2023 to 145th out of 232 in 2024-2025. This decline in ranking, coupled with the school's high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (100%), indicates that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may require targeted support and resources to address the unique needs of its student population.
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