A Profile of Excellence 2004-2005
Tupelo High School is a two-time recipient of the U. S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Award and is one of only twenty-four public high schools in the nation to receive a Cum Laude chapter. Through collaboration with parents as well as the community at large, Tupelo High School shares its commitment to excellence with the vibrant community of Tupelo. Hand in hand, the community and the school support each other in striving for the highest possible realms of excellence. THS’s ultimate objective is to maximize the available talents and resources to the greatest advantage of both the students and the community. The students are the reason for Tupelo High School’s existence, and they, in turn, will shape the future of Tupelo.
134 Certified Employees
57% Advanced Degrees
100% Highly Qualified
20 National Board Certified Teachers
2 Milken Awards
Curriculum consisting of more than
160 Carnegie Units
16 Advanced Placement Courses
The mission of Tupelo High School is to nurture and inspire the intellectual, emotional, and physical growth of each student in a safe, supportive, and student-centered environment.
Student Activities
The Tupelo Public School District has an extensive Crisis Management Plan. The district crisis team, which meets periodically with the Assistant Superintendent, is composed of a representative from each school, the district school psychologist, security personnel, nurses, and policemen. In addition, Tupelo High School’s crisis management team meets monthly to ensure that district policies and procedures are being implemented. Monthly fire and tornado drills are performed, and crisis bags are provided for each classroom. During each faculty meeting the crisis management representative reviews policies with faculty and staff. In short, the goal of the Tupelo Public Schools is to maintain safety and security for all students and staff.
ACT 2003-2004 Average Scores
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School |
State |
National |
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Tupelo High School |
23.5 |
20.0 |
21.9 |
Advanced Placement Exams
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Tupelo High School | |
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Number of AP Grades Reported |
116 |
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Students Scoring 3 or Higher |
79 |
One of 24 public high schools in US to have a Cum Laude chapter
Two-time recipient of the US Dept. of Education’s Blue Ribbon Award
Class of 2004 awarded $3.7 million in scholarships
Average ACT score of 23.5 for 2004
Graduation rate is 88%
2 Milken Awards
6 State Championship Teams for 2003-2004
Freshman Mentoring Program
91% of the Class of 2004 are enrolled in college
Level 5 Superior Performing School 2002-03, 2003-04
