W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies

Middle No virtual instruction CLARKSDALE, MS Grades 07–08 Town: Remote Clarksdale, MS SchoolScore™ F (43.2)

W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies is a public school administered by the Clarksdale Municipal School District district in CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 07–08.

Key statistics: 269 students enrolled; a 23.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Middle School Average
Enrollment
269.0
State avg: 454.0
▼ 41% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
23.64:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▲ 71% worse
Free Lunch %
97.0%
State avg: 80.3%
▲ 21% worse
School Details
School Name
W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies
NCESSCH ID
280105000119
State School ID
MS-1420-1420008
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1749 CHESTNUT STREET
City
CLARKSDALE
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
38614
County
Coahoma County
Metro Area
Clarksdale, MS
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
2802
State Leg. Upper
28011
State Leg. Lower
28026
Latitude
34.19437
Longitude
-90.55458
Grades Offered
7th 8th
👥
269
Total Students
👩‍🏫
11.4
Teachers FTE
📐
23.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
11.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)11.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 261 97%
Not Applicable 139 51.7%
District Info
District Name
Clarksdale Municipal School District
LEAID
2801050
State LEA ID
MS-1420
Phone
(662)624-9405
Website
http://cmsdschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
CLARKSDALE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$48,275K
Federal Revenue
$26,233K
State Revenue
$14,115K
Local Revenue
$7,927K
Total Expenditure
$46,973K
Instruction Exp.
$14,947K
Support Services
$13,798K
Other Current Exp.
$2,545K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies?
269 students are enrolled at W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies have?
W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies has 11.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.6:1.
What grades does W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies serve?
W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies serves grades 07 through 08.
Is W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies a charter school?
W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies is not a charter school.
What metro area is W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies located in?
W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies is located in the Clarksdale, MS metropolitan area.
What school district does W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies belong to?
W.A. Higgins Academy Of Arts/International Studies is part of the Clarksdale Municipal School District school district.
How much does Clarksdale Municipal School District spend per student?
The Clarksdale Municipal School District district spends approximately $174,620,818 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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