MSHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info
High|HERNANDO, Mississippi|DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST
HERNANDO, MS 38632
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,482
Student:Teacher
18.5:1
Locale
Suburban
District
DESOTO CO SCHOOL DISTEcon. Disadvantaged
21.1%
Phone
(662)429-4170School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
62%
97th percentile in MS
Math Proficiency
69%
96th percentile in MS
Graduation Rate
92%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.3%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
13 courses offered
313 students enrolled
Gifted & Talented
112 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
312 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
786 test takers
Athletics
8 sports, 9 teams
272 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Worse than average in MSTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,312
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
81
95% fully certified
Counselors
3
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,525
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$5,744
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$11,694
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 14%State 52%Local 34%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$240,977
-0.3% 1yr+27.5% 5yr
Memphis, TN metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
17.1%
Below 150% poverty line
4.4%
Unemployment rate
9.0%
Uninsured residents
8.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
5,266
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
4,945
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
1,322 (27%)
Other Health Impairment
1,093 (22%)
Autism
738 (15%)
Speech/Language Impairment
520 (11%)
Emotional Disturbance
249 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
143 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,529
Current enrollment
Growing(+18% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL
HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL currently enrolls 1,482 students across High grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MS.
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