Serving 163 students in grades 9-12, Hinds Ahs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
100%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)60-69%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hinds County Ahs School District
Source: 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hinds Ahs High School?
The graduation rate of Hinds Ahs High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 78%.
How many students attend Hinds Ahs High School?
163 students attend Hinds Ahs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hinds Ahs High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinds Ahs High School?
Hinds Ahs High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hinds Ahs High School offer ?
Hinds Ahs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hinds Ahs High School part of?
Hinds Ahs High School is part of Hinds County Ahs School District.
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