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Olive Branch High School

9366 E SANDIDGE ROAD, OLIVE BRANCH, MS, 38654

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 3 of 153 in Mississippi

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About Olive Branch High School

Olive Branch High School is a well-known public high school in Olive Branch, Mississippi, for students in grades 9 through 12. It is a key part of the DeSoto County School District and has about 17 students for every teacher. The school is known as one of the best because it offers a lot of academic opportunities, such as Advanced Placement courses, which 17% of students take. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 71% of them are minorities, and 50% of them are from low-income families. Olive Branch High School shows that its students do well in school, with 88% of them being good at math and 44% being good at reading. The school sets up college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT to help students do well in college, and it is one of the best High School in "Mississippi" . The school is located in a community that is known for its steady growth and supportive environment. It is well-known for its dedication to helping students grow. In the end, what makes the school stand out is how well its students do in math and how much it focuses on getting them ready for college and careers.

Olive Branch High School Contact Information

Address

9366 E SANDIDGE ROAD, OLIVE BRANCH, MS, 38654

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Phone

(662) 893-3344

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 88%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 88% in Math and 44% in Reading.
72
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
10
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1077
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Olive Branch High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 28.6%
Asian 1.76%
Hispanic 8.64%
Black 52.09%
Two+ Races 8.73%
Native Am. 0%
White
28.6%
Asian
1.76%
Hispanic
8.64%
Black
52.09%
Two+ Races
8.73%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1077
49.03%
528 Female
50.97%
549 Male

Student Population

1077 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

359 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The new DeSoto County Schools mobile app is helping Olive Branch High School students by making it easier for them to find out about events, academic resources, and dining options on campus. On National Signing Day, the school honored its senior athletes. Several football players signed letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the college level. Additionally, students are working on art projects in their own communities, such as painting murals that encourage people to be supportive in and around the school.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students at Olive Branch High School are pushed to think critically and do their best work in honors and AP classes.

Q2. Does Olive Branch High School encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can learn about civic duty by helping out with community programs and volunteer projects.

Q3. Can students look into STEM options?

Ans. Absolutely! Students can learn by doing things in science, technology, engineering, and math classes.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, the school puts a lot of emphasis on including everyone, helping staff, and learning together so that all students can do well.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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