West Lowndes High School
School Overview
West Lowndes High School is a public school located in Columbus, Mississippi. It is a school in Lowndes County School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, about 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 17% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 226 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 20 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 226 students are attending West Lowndes High School. By gender, there are 110 and 116 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Lowndes High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 13 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Total | 13 | 8 | 5 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 20 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Lowndes High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 20 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 20 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 5.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 226 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 9,932 Households |
| Population | 27,236 |
| Male | 13,561 |
| Female | 13,727 |
| Child Population | 8,890 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,767 Units |
| Average House Value | $139,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $723 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.30% |
| Average Household Income | $61,457 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.06% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
West Lowndes High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 13 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 13 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lowndes County School District
In Lowndes County School District, 11 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in COLUMBUS, Mississippi
3 private schools are serving students in COLUMBUS, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.