West Point High School

Summary:

West Point High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in West Point, Mississippi, with a total enrollment of 1,071 students. The school is part of the West Point Consolidated School District, which is ranked 77 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Point High School stands out for several key factors. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (81.42%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Starkville High School. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi high schools over the past 6 years, maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below state averages. Additionally, over 99% of West Point High School's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, West Point High School is underperforming. For instance, Starkville High School, just 15 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a higher school ranking. While West Point High School's spending per student is slightly higher than the state average, it is lower than some of its peers. The school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14.5 could be an opportunity to provide more individualized attention and support to students. Addressing the challenges faced by West Point High School will require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 90 S. Eshman Avenue
       West Point, MS  39773


(662) 494-5083

District: West Point Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
158th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,221 Help


Feeder schools for West Point High School:

Elementary:    Church Hill Elementary School
    East Side Elementary School
    South Side Elementary School
    West Clay Elementary School
Middle:    Fifth Street School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  1,071

Racial breakdown:

African American:
81.4%
White:
16.0%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Point High School ranks worse than 66.3% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Point High School ranks worse than 69.3% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (81.4%), White (16%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Point High School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Point High School is $10,221.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Point High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Point High School 175th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See West Point High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks West Point High School 158th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See West Point High School in the ranking list.)

West Point Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Point Consolidated School District 77th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Point High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.04 130th 264 50.8%
2021 25.04 183rd 257 28.8%
2022 24.98 188th 257 26.8%
2023 30.78 162nd 243 33.3%
2024 33.91 175th 264 33.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Point High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.61 172nd 233 26.2%
2019 29.54 161st 233 30.9%
2021 40.94 133rd 231 42.4%
2022 34.43 154th 228 32.5%
2023 25.47 172nd 226 23.9%
2024 31.89 158th 228 30.7%
See the entire list of Mississippi High School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West Point High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 140 799 4 5 0 0 0 0 948
2017 131 753 3 10 0 0 0 0 897
2018 124 734 0 3 0 0 0 0 861
2019 178 834 4 9 0 0 0 0 1025
2020 177 832 5 11 0 2 0 0 1027
2021 197 874 6 15 0 2 4 0 1098
2022 178 877 8 13 0 1 7 0 1084
2023 171 872 2 13 0 1 12 0 1071

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 Point High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 948 65.0 14.5 100
2017 897 57.8 15.5 100
2018 861 54.2 15.8 100
2019 1025 71.9 14.2 100
2020 1027 68.3 15.0 100
2021 1098 68.5 16.0 100
2022 1084 69.1 15.6 99.7
2023 1071 73.4 14.5 100

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 Point High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 948 65.0 14.5 100
2017 897 57.8 15.5 100
2018 861 54.2 15.8 100
2019 1025 71.9 14.2 100
2020 1027 68.3 15.0 100
2021 1098 68.5 16.0 100
2022 1084 69.1 15.6 99.7
2023 1071 73.4 14.5 100

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 Point High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $787 (7.7%) $9,434 (92.3%) $10,220

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Point High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 130th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 162nd of 243 Middle schools
 17.4%
Ranks 161st of 233 High schoolsRanks 172nd of 226 High schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Point High School)32.322.2
 10.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Point Consolidated School District)31.521.9
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Point High School)3640.1
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Point Consolidated School District)35.139.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (West Point High School)51.340.3
 11%
   8th Grade Science (West Point Consolidated School District)50.540.2
 10.3%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%
End of Course Algebra I (West Point High School)29.950.4
 20.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (West Point Consolidated School District)29.950.4
 20.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (West Point High School)24.131.2
 7.1%
   End of Course English II (West Point Consolidated School District)24.131.2
 7.1%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (West Point High School)57.343
 14.3%
   End of Course Biology (West Point Consolidated School District)57.343
 14.3%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (West Point High School)37.267.8
 30.6%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (West Point Consolidated School District)37.267.8
 30.6%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10251071
 4.5%
African American834872
 4.6%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic913
 44.4%
Pacific Islander01
White178171
 3.9%
Two or More Races012
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Point High School

West Point High School ranks 158th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

West Point High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Church Hill Elementary School
Elementary : East Side Elementary School
Elementary : South Side Elementary School
Elementary : West Clay Elementary School
Middle : Fifth Street School

Students at West Point High School are 81% African American, 16% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,071 students attended West Point High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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