Serving 377 students in grades 9-12, East Side High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
99%
47%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)80-84%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Side High School?
The graduation rate of East Side High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 83%.
How many students attend East Side High School?
377 students attend East Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of East Side High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Side High School?
East Side High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Side High School offer ?
East Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is East Side High School part of?
East Side High School is part of Cleveland School District.
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