East Columbia High School (Closed 2009)

East Columbia High School serves 10 students in grades 2-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
80%
47%
White
20%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
68%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend East Columbia High School?
10 students attend East Columbia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of East Columbia High School students are Black, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Columbia High School?
East Columbia High School has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Columbia High School offer ?
East Columbia High School offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is East Columbia High School part of?
East Columbia High School is part of Mdhs Division Of Youth Services School District.

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