Summary:
Grenada High is a public high school located in Grenada, Mississippi, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,063 students. The school is part of the Grenada School District, which is ranked 9th out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Grenada High consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) end-of-course exams, including Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Grenada High had a 76.5% proficiency rate in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 67.4%. The school's racial composition is relatively balanced, with 45.06% White, 51.27% African American, and smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students, which is notable compared to nearby schools like Winona Secondary School and J.Z. George High School, which have higher percentages of African American students. However, Grenada High has a very high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need among the student population.
Grenada High has maintained a strong performance over the years, consistently ranking in the top 50 high schools in Mississippi and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to nearby schools, Grenada High stands out in terms of academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates on MAAP exams. For example, in Algebra I, Grenada High had a 76.5% proficiency rate, while the nearby Winona Secondary School and J.Z. George High School had proficiency rates of 62.7% and 58.7%, respectively. While the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges due to its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, its strong performance suggests that it is effectively addressing these challenges and providing a quality education to its diverse student body.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Grenada School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 228 Mississippi High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,653
Feeder schools for Grenada High:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5
Number of students: 1,063
Racial breakdown:
African American:
51.3%
White:
45.1%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Hispanic:
0.7%
Asian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.7%
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