Serving 716 students in grades 9-12, Vancleave High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vancleave High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vancleave High School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vancleave High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vancleave High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#106 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
5%
47%
White
91%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
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 is Vancleave High School's ranking?
Vancleave High School is ranked #106 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Vancleave High School often compared to?
Vancleave High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St Martin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vancleave High School?
The graduation rate of Vancleave High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Vancleave High School?
716 students attend Vancleave High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Vancleave High School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vancleave High School?
Vancleave High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vancleave High School offer ?
Vancleave High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Vancleave High School part of?
Vancleave High School is part of Jackson Co School Dist School District.
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