Desoto Central High School, MS
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12Ungraded OfferedVirtual
How Desoto Central High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score82
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Desoto Central High School
1,763Students
100%Low-Income Students
88Teachers
20 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 49% | 48% |
| Male | 49% | 51% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 28% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 25% | 18% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 25% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 22% | 16% | 19% |
| Ungraded | 1% | 3% | 8% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 35% | 49% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 44% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 4% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Desoto Central High School
72%Math Proficiency
66%Reading Proficiency
69%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 72% | 41% | 50% |
| Male | 67% | 35% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 69% | 37% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 65% | 57% | 59% |
| Black | 54% | 29% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 53% | 54% |
| Other | 50% | 50% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited English | 50% | 43% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 52% | 33% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 23% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Desoto Central High School
94%Overall Rate
92%Low-Income
-Limited English
64%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | MS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 67% | 69% |
| Black | 92% | 76% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 81% | 79% |
| Other | 50% | 51% | 60% |
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near Desoto Central High School, MS
Northstar Academy
2 miles, NE
Cross Creek Christian Academy
2 miles, NE
Northpoint Christian School
2 miles, N
Greenbrook Baptist Church Kindergarten
4 miles, NW