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Tupelo High School

4125 Golden Wave Drive, Tupelo, MS, 38801

Top 10% School in Mississippi

Ranked 37 of 153 in Mississippi

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About Tupelo High School

Tupelo High School is the only high school in Tupelo, Mississippi, and it is a top public school. It serves students in grades 9 through 12. It has a large number of students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1, making it one of the best schools in the state. The school is well-known for its wide range of classes, including Advanced Placement exams and coursework, which 23% of students take. There are 65% of minority students in the school, and 59% of the students are considered to be economically disadvantaged. Tupelo High School has high academic standards, with 66% of students doing well in math and 57% doing well in reading. The school also makes it easier for students to take the ACT and SAT to help them get ready for college, and it is one of the best High School in "Mississippi" . The Tupelo Public School District is in a community that is known for supporting the arts and sports. This makes for a lively learning environment. In short, the school is known for having a good balance of academic skills and for being committed to giving all students a full range of educational opportunities.

Tupelo High School Contact Information

Address

4125 Golden Wave Drive, Tupelo, MS, 38801

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Phone

(662) 841-8970

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 66%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 66% in Math and 57% in Reading.
133
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2101
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 37 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tupelo 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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 34.6%
Asian 2.09%
Hispanic 8%
Black 50.45%
Two+ Races 4.71%
Native Am. 0.1%
White
34.6%
Asian
2.09%
Hispanic
8%
Black
50.45%
Two+ Races
4.71%
Native Am.
0.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2101
50.5%
1061 Female
49.5%
1040 Male

Student Population

2101 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

300 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Tupelo High School was recently renewed as a District of Innovation, which means it can use creative teaching methods and specialized curriculum models. The school is also getting a $34 million bond that voters approved for public school improvements, which will pay for major renovations to make the learning environments better. Recently, the school had a successful high-level performing arts production of Mean Girls and the debut of the 2026 Golden Wave football schedule, which features big matchups to start the new season.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to be a leader at Tupelo High School?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q2. How does Tupelo High School help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Tupelo High School helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Tupelo High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q5. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

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

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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

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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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