Serving 110 students in grades 9-12, Coahoma Early College High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
(20-21)90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Coahoma Early College 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Coahoma Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Coahoma Early College High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Coahoma Early College High School?
110 students attend Coahoma Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Coahoma Early College High School students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coahoma Early College High School?
Coahoma Early College High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coahoma Early College High School offer ?
Coahoma Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Coahoma Early College High School part of?
Coahoma Early College High School is part of Coahoma Early College School District.
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