West Bolivar High School

Summary:

West Bolivar High School is a public high school in Rosedale, Mississippi, serving 234 students in grades 7-12. The school is part of the North Bolivar Cons School District, and the student population is predominantly African American, making up 94.87% of the student body.

Despite its small student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 9.6 to 13.3, West Bolivar High School consistently underperforms academically compared to the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.2% of 7th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, and 29.7% were proficient in Mathematics, far below the state averages of 40.8% and 57.2%, respectively. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi high schools, with a 0-star rating in the 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 school years. In contrast, nearby Cleveland Central High School and Northside High School have higher student-teacher ratios but better academic performance and school rankings.

The challenges faced by West Bolivar High School are likely exacerbated by the fact that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate. This socioeconomic factor, combined with the school's predominantly African American student population, suggests that West Bolivar High School requires targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

1213 South Main
Rosedale, MS 38769

(662) 759-3743

District: West Bolivar Cons School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
184^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,750

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.9%

Hispanic:

2.6%

White:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Bolivar High School ranks worse than 94.3% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.66. (See more...)

Compare Details West Bolivar High School ranks worse than 80.7% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Bolivar High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.9%), Hispanic (2.6%), White (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Bolivar High School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare West Bolivar High School employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Bolivar High School is $18,750.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Bolivar High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West Bolivar High School 249^th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See West Bolivar High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks West Bolivar High School 184^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See West Bolivar High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Bolivar High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2021	6.65	250^th	257	2.7%
2022	6.30	252^nd	257	1.9%
2023	4.97	243^rd	243	0.0%
2024	8.66	249^th	264	5.7%

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Rank History for West Bolivar High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2021	9.82	217^th	231	6.1%
2022	4.97	224^th	228	1.8%
2023	8.41	218^th	226	3.5%
2024	21.86	184^th	228	19.3%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Bolivar High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	11	226	6	0	243
2022	9	234	6	1	250
2023	4	222	6	2	234

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Bolivar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	243	25.1	9.6	100
2022	250	22.3	11.1	100
2023	234	17.5	13.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Bolivar High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	243	25.1	9.6	100
2022	250	22.3	11.1	100
2023	234	17.5	13.3	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Bolivar High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2020	$25,731
2021	$17,664
2022	$18,750

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Schools Near West Bolivar High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAAP Mathematics (2024)		MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
West Bolivar High School	Public	7-12	1213 South Main	Rosedale	38769	Bolivar County	West Bolivar Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 759-3743	234	18	13.3	100.0%	4 (1.7%)	222 (94.9%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	21.9	184^th of 228 public high schools	19.3%		8.4	218^th of 226 public high schools	3.5%	34	16.2	5.7	29.7	8.6	22.0	19.5	42.8	51.0	73.6	$18,750
Joe Barnes Vocational Center	Public	9-12	505 Bradford Street	Rosedale	38769	Bolivar County	West Bolivar Cons School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 759-3791	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Northside High School	Public	7-12	1305 Martin Luther King Drive	Shelby	38774	Bolivar County	North Bolivar Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 398-2372	354	28	12.5	100.0%	3 (0.8%)	345 (97.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	19.4	190^th of 228 public high schools	16.7%		10.8	208^th of 226 public high schools	8.0%	18	16.7	16.6	16.7	10.6	51.5	36.1	30.3	39.1	47.4	$15,038
Cleveland Central High School	Public	9-12	300 W. Sunflower St	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 843-2460	817	48	17.1	100.0%	111 (13.6%)	644 (78.8%)	24 (2.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.3%)	19.7	189^th of 228 public high schools	17.1%		15.1	201^st of 226 public high schools	11.1%	12					42.8	33.8		48.2	49.2	$12,882
Cleveland Vocational Technical Complex	Public	8-12	601 Third Street	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 843-8818	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alternative School	Public	5-12	601 Third Street	Cleveland	38732	Bolivar County	Cleveland School District	No	No	No	No	(662) 846-6478	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about West Bolivar High School

What is the racial makeup of West Bolivar High School?

Students at West Bolivar High School are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% White.

What district is West Bolivar High School in?

West Bolivar Cons School District

Is West Bolivar High School a good school?

West Bolivar High School ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Mississippi high schools.

How many students attend West Bolivar High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended West Bolivar High School.

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