Rosa Fort High School is a senior high school in unincorporated Tunica County, Mississippi, adjacent to the North Tunica CDP, and near Tunica. It is a part of the Tunica County School District, which includes all of Tunica County.
Serving 437 students in grades 9-13, Rosa Fort High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ROSA FORT HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire district of Tunica, MS, encompassing approximately 480.7 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking around 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 10.7 miles to the zone's edge, which can extend up to 19.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rosa Fort High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rosa Fort High School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One Family, One Team, One Goal.
School Rankings
Rosa Fort High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rosa Fort High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rosa Fort High School's ranking?
Rosa Fort High School is ranked #431 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rosa Fort High School?
The graduation rate of Rosa Fort High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Rosa Fort High School?
437 students attend Rosa Fort High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rosa Fort High School students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rosa Fort High School?
Rosa Fort High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rosa Fort High School offer ?
Rosa Fort High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rosa Fort High School part of?
Rosa Fort High School is part of Tunica School District.
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