Serving 618 students in grades 9-12, Cleveland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
48%
47%
White
46%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)80-84%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland High School?
The graduation rate of Cleveland High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 83%.
How many students attend Cleveland High School?
618 students attend Cleveland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cleveland High School students are Black, 46% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland High School?
Cleveland High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cleveland High School offer ?
Cleveland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cleveland High School part of?
Cleveland High School is part of Cleveland School District.
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