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Byhalia High School

Public | 9-12 & ungraded | 484 students

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Posted November 24, 2008

Byhalia HS needs alot of work. I know it is currently a school in need, rated by the state. I feel they concenttrate too much on if their coats and uniform is in code, than teaching the kids. I've heard my son too many times say they did nothing but hung out in the gym all day. Whats that teaching them. The elementary is doing alot better, but the high school needs alot of work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2008

byhalia is a ok school but they need to work on a lot of things there.The teachers dont pay attenyion to the students. if something is bothering a child they thin they should handle it some other time and everyy student does not get equal rights.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2008

After transferring to Byhalia High School, my daughter's overall attitude towards school improved dramatically. She feels that she is well liked and supported by the principal, teachers and staff. As a parent, I feel my daughter is safe and in a good learning environment. Tutoring is readily available to those students in need. What a positive influence for our small community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 22, 2008

I went to Byhalia from K through 12th. I never had a problem there. My two kids go to this school now, and they don't have any problems either. I will say that they school has come along way since I was there. They offer more. All they have to do is encourage the kids to be in more activities. The parents and the town of Byhalia should also encourage and support the kids also.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2008

Byahlia high school is a great school for chidren to learn.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 21, 2006

I think this school has really pulled through from the past. I also think that they are trying to improve their extracurricular activities, although they do not have an art program. I do not agree with the uniform policy. Other than the uniform policy i think Byhalia is a good school.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2010.

134 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
59%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 86% in 2010.

126 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
92%
English II

The state average for English II was 68% in 2010.

121 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
52%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 93% in 2010.

99 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course. Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school. The SATP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to pass the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 69% 50%
White 26% 46%
Hispanic 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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278 Hwy 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
Phone: (662) 838-2206

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