Rosa Fort High

Rosa Fort High School is a public high school located in Tunica, MS, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 455 students. The school is part of the Tunica County School District, which is ranked 85 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Rosa Fort High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.8% to 89.7% over the past few years, which is a positive metric that sets the school apart from the state average. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 33.9% in recent years, which is a concerning issue that needs to be addressed. The school's test scores, as measured by the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) exams, are mixed compared to the state and district averages, performing better in Algebra I and U.S. History, but lagging behind in English II and Biology.

When comparing Rosa Fort High School to the nearby Lake Cormorant High and Strayhorn High School, some interesting observations can be made. Lake Cormorant High, which is part of the Desoto County School District, generally outperforms Rosa Fort High in test scores and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, despite being a larger school. Strayhorn High, which is part of the Tate County School District, has a similar performance profile to Rosa Fort High, with some mixed results across different subject areas. Additionally, Rosa Fort High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, but has generally trended downward over the past several years, suggesting that the school may be struggling to keep pace with other high schools in the state.