Purvis High School
School Overview
Purvis High School is a public school located in Purvis, Mississippi. It is a school in Lamar County School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, about 47% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 618 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 46 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 618 students are attending Purvis High School. By gender, there are 334 and 284 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 46 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Purvis High School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 97.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 46 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 46 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 618 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,792 Households |
| Population | 60,775 |
| Male | 29,216 |
| Female | 31,922 |
| Child Population | 18,796 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,369 Units |
| Average House Value | $177,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $939 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.60% |
| Average Household Income | $60,830 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.04% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Purvis High School offers 5 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 56 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 121 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Purvis High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 5 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 56 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 5 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 49 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 121 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Lamar County School District
In Lamar County School District, 19 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PURVIS, Mississippi
1 private schools are serving students in PURVIS, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.