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PETAL HIGH SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

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PETAL, MS 39465

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School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,335
Student:Teacher
14.2:1
Locale
Suburban
Econ. Disadvantaged
53.7%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
49%
80th percentile in MS
Math Proficiency
53%
80th percentile in MS
Graduation Rate
96%
Chronic Absenteeism
5.7%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program
14 courses offered
237 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
168 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
454 test takers
Athletics
13 sports, 17 teams
304 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Worse than average in MS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,248
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
83
100% fully certified
Counselors
3
Psychologists
0.2
Social Workers
0.2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
2
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,258
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$6,065
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$12,502
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 53%Local 32%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$211,984
+2.3% 1yr+24.8% 5yr
Hattiesburg, MS metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
36.1%
Below 150% poverty line
7.5%
Unemployment rate
11.4%
Uninsured residents
10.5%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
899
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
817
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
61%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
253 (31%)
Speech/Language Impairment
201 (25%)
Other Health Impairment
138 (17%)
Autism
117 (14%)
Emotional Disturbance
45 (6%)
Intellectual Disability
10 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,324
Current enrollment
Growing(+11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Jul 20, 2026
First Day of School Staggered Start
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Tue, Jul 21, 2026
First Day of School Staggered Start
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Frequently Asked Questions about PETAL HIGH SCHOOL

PETAL HIGH SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 1,335 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in PETAL, MS.

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