Olive Branch High School
School Overview
Olive Branch High School is a public school located in Olive Branch, Mississippi. It is a school in DeSoto County School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 68% of students are proficient in Math learning and 45% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,100 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 78 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,100 students are attending Olive Branch High School. By gender, there are 562 and 538 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Olive Branch High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 114 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 29 | 10 | 19 |
| White | 78 | 30 | 48 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 114 | 43 | 71 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 78 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Olive Branch High School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 79.5% of teachers are certified. 83.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 78 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 62 | 79.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 16 | 20.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 9.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 7.7% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 367 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 62,890 Households |
| Population | 178,172 |
| Male | 86,292 |
| Female | 92,683 |
| Child Population | 59,289 |
| Total Housing Units | 67,168 Units |
| Average House Value | $168,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,057 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.30% |
| Average Household Income | $67,038 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.96% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Olive Branch High School offers 6 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 134 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 727 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Olive Branch High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 6 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 134 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 10 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 113 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 727 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Desoto County School District
In Desoto County School District, 41 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in OLIVE BRANCH, Mississippi
2 private schools are serving students in OLIVE BRANCH, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.