Laurel High School (Mississippi) Explained

Laurel High School
Motto:All Students Will Learn
Ratio:18.94
Staff:37.39 (FTE)
District:Laurel School District
Grades:9–12
Principal:Eric Boone
Students:708 (2022–23)[1]
Athletics:Football, baseball, boys and girls basketball, softball, boys and girls golf, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls swimming, girls and boys track, marching band
Conference:Division 5
Colors:Cardinal and gold [2]
Mascot:Golden Tornadoes
Address:1100 W. 12th Street
Location:Laurel, Mississippi 39440
Country:United States
Coordinates:31.7036°N -89.1399°W

Laurel High School is a public school in Laurel, Mississippi, United States, part of the Laurel School District. The school provides education to grades 9–12.

In 2022, the school's enrollment was documented at about 710 with 87 percent African American, 8 percent hispanic, and 3 percent white. 100 percent of students were categorized as economically disadvantaged.[3]

Golden tornadoes are the school mascot. The school's football team won state championships in 1990, 2007, and 2014,[4] [5]

Alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Laurel High School. National Center for Education Statistics. June 21, 2024.
  2. Web site: MHSAA School Directory. 2024-03-09. Mississippi High School Activities Association. en-US.
  3. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/mississippi/districts/laurel-school-district/laurel-high-school-11326
  4. Web site: Mississippi High School Football History. www.ahsfhs.org.
  5. Web site: Tornadoes end ‘golden’ season on top. Laurel Leader-Call.