9th Grade Academy - Hhs (Closed 2012)

9th Grade Academy - Hhs serves 342 students in grades 9. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
(10-11)
≥95%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
95%
45%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
(10-11)
55-59%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of 9th Grade Academy - Hhs?
The graduation rate of 9th Grade Academy - Hhs is 55-59%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 75%.
How many students attend 9th Grade Academy - Hhs?
342 students attend 9th Grade Academy - Hhs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of 9th Grade Academy - Hhs students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 9th Grade Academy - Hhs?
9th Grade Academy - Hhs has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does 9th Grade Academy - Hhs offer ?
9th Grade Academy - Hhs offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is 9th Grade Academy - Hhs part of?
9th Grade Academy - Hhs is part of Hattiesburg Public School District.

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