Summary:
Pearl Public School District has only one high school, Pearl High School, which serves grades 9-12. Located in Pearl, Mississippi, the school faces some challenges, including a declining statewide ranking and inconsistent academic performance, despite generally outperforming the state average on standardized tests.
With an enrollment of 1,262 students, Pearl High School has a diverse student body, comprising 44.06% White, 41.76% African American, 7.69% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. However, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 99.76% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may present unique challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student learning and achievement.
Over the past three school years, Pearl High School's statewide ranking has declined, dropping from 62nd to 100th out of 228 Mississippi high schools. While the school's proficiency rates on the MAAP exams are generally higher than the state average, they have shown some fluctuations, suggesting a need for more consistent and sustained academic improvement efforts. Compared to the Pearl Public School District and the state of Mississippi, Pearl High School's performance is on par or slightly below the district's, but often exceeds the state's averages, indicating that the school is performing relatively well within the local context but may still have room for improvement to reach higher statewide standards.
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