- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Point, MS
West Point High School
Federal NCES profile for West Point High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280019101441
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Point High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Point · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Point High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Point High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Point, MS.
School address
District: West Point Consolidated School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280019101441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
West Point High School held near 1,038 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.4 → 72.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 280019101441 · West Point, MS Other · MID · TRAD
1,010 enr · 13.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Fifth Street School (440 students)
West Point High School held near 1,038 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.4 → 72.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Point High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Point High School
1,010 students
- Fifth Street S
Fifth Street School
440 students
- Church Hill El 379
Church Hill Elementary School
379 students
- South Side Ele 337
South Side Elementary School
337 students
- East Side Elem 251
East Side Elementary School
251 students
- West Clay Elem 111
West Clay Elementary School
111 students
What this shows West Point High School reports 1,010 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Point High School compares
West Point High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,010
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,657
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
706
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 69.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 89.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 80.9%
White 14.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, West Point High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for West Point Consolidated School Dist reports $13,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Point High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Street School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Church Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Clay Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Point High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in West Point
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,010 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Point High School
How many students attend West Point High School?
West Point High School has 1,010 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Point, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,071 (2022-23) → 1,038 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point High School is 13.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Point High School?
100.0% of students at West Point High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Point High School?
The largest demographic group at West Point High School is African American at 80.9% of enrollment, in West Point, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Point High School?
West Point High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Point High School rank among public schools in West Point?
By Resource Investment Index, West Point High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Point, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Point on the city page.
What other schools are in West Point Consolidated School Dist?
Besides West Point High School, West Point Consolidated School Dist also operates Fifth Street School (440 students), Church Hill Elementary School (379 students), and South Side Elementary School (337 students). See the West Point Consolidated School Dist district page for the complete list.