Vicksburg High School (Mississippi) Explained

Address:3701 Drummond Street
Zipcode:39183
Schooltype:Public
Established:1958
Superintendent:Toriano Holloway
Principal:LaToya Sims-Allen
Grades:9-12
Enrollment:714
Colors:Kelly green and white
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Mascot:Gators

Vicksburg High School (Mississippi) should not be confused with Vicksburg High School (Michigan).

Vicksburg High School is in Vicksburg, Mississippi. It is at 3701 Drummond Street. As of 2023 the school has about 714 students. The student body is about 85 percent African American, 10 percent white, and 2 percent hispanic. One hundred percent of the students are listed as economically disadvantaged. The school has low test scores.[2] In 2023 the high school acores a B grade from the Mississippi Department of Education.[3]

Gators are the school mascot and the school colors are green and white.[4] The school competes in the Mississippi High School Activities Association as part of the Big Eight League.[5] It has rivalries with Warren Central High School and Murrah High School.[6]

LaToya Sims-Allen is the school's principal.[7] Kent Willis is the school's baseball coach. It won division championships.[8] Kristin Chapman helped lead the Missy Gators soccer team to state championships in 1996, 1998, and 1999.

History

Rosa A. Temple High School served Vicksburg's African American students during segregation.[9]

In 1982, the school received national coverage after it began offering a course on the Mississippi River.[10]

Alumni

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: MHSAA School Directory. 2024-03-09. Mississippi High School Activities Association. en-US.
  2. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/mississippi/districts/vicksburg-warren-school-district/vicksburg-high-school-11447
  3. Web site: Vicksburg Warren School District maintains B letter grade. Anna. Guizerix. September 28, 2023. The Vicksburg Post.
  4. Web site: Vicksburg (MS) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more. www.maxpreps.com.
  5. News: 1935-01-13 . Big Eight League Admits Vicksburg . 15 . The Birmingham News . 2023-12-31.
  6. nfhsnetwork.com/schools/vicksburg-high-school-vicksburg-ms
  7. Web site: Dr. LaToya Sims-Allen has been chosen as the next principal of Vicksburg High School. Keith. Phillips. May 27, 2023. Vicksburg Daily News.
  8. Web site: New coach Willis brings big league experience to VHS baseball program. Ernest. Bowker. July 5, 2023. The Vicksburg Post.
  9. http://www.riverfrontmurals.com/rosatemple.htm
  10. News: 1982-10-14 . Class Explores Force of Mighty Mississippi River . 48 . Hickory Daily Record . 2023-12-31.
  11. Web site: The VWSD Hall of Fame is a great tradition, and it's time to add some new members. Ernest. Bowker. June 25, 2023. The Vicksburg Post.
  12. Web site: Nine local legends to be inducted into the VWSD Athletic Hall of Fame. Keith. Phillips. September 28, 2023. Vicksburg Daily News.
  13. Web site: Sylvester Stamps Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College. Pro-Football-Reference.com.

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