Desoto Central High School
School Overview
Desoto Central High School is a public school located in Southaven, Mississippi. It is a school in DeSoto County School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 70% of students are proficient in Math learning and 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,765 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 97 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,765 students are attending Desoto Central High School. By gender, there are 873 and 892 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Desoto Central High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 223 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Asian | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Black | 33 | 12 | 21 |
| White | 166 | 76 | 90 |
| Total | 223 | 97 | 126 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 97 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Desoto Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 87.6% of teachers are certified. 92.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 97 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 85 | 87.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 12 | 12.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 4 | 4.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 3.1% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 588 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| 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
Desoto Central High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 329 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 585 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Desoto Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 15 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 329 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 27 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 52 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 250 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 585 | |
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 SOUTHAVEN, Mississippi
3 private schools are serving students in SOUTHAVEN, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.