Petal High School
School Overview
Petal High School is a public school located in Petal, Mississippi. It is a school in Petal School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 75% of students are proficient in Math learning and 61% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,173 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 96 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,173 students are attending Petal High School. By gender, there are 622 and 551 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 96 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Petal High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 96 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 96 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.0% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 293 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,861 Households |
| Population | 19,648 |
| Male | 9,449 |
| Female | 10,289 |
| Child Population | 7,261 |
| Total Housing Units | 7,684 Units |
| Average House Value | $150,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $878 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.70% |
| Average Household Income | $55,825 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 90.20% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Petal High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 167 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 516 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Petal High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 167 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 162 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 516 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Petal School District
In Petal School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.