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Warren Central High

Grades 09–13 · High · Vicksburg, MS · NCES 280447000842

At a glance

Reported students

1,145

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

77.13

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–13

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Mississippi high enrollment

90th percentile

Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

367

Warren Central High: 1,145 reported students.

State peer staffing position

83rd percentile

14.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,140
Teachers (FTE)
97
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1

What the reported data says about Warren Central High

Warren Central High is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in Vicksburg. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Vicksburg Warren School District. NCES reports 1,145 students for 2024–25.

Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (54.6%) and White (39.8%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Warren Central High

  1. 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 77.13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.3%
Students with disabilities
11.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
100%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
4
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White39.8%
  • Hispanic2.3%
  • Black54.6%
  • Asian1.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial1.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

5 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Warren Central High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Beechwood Elementary

Elementary · Vicksburg Warren School District

PK–065500.3 mi
Hinds Community Vicksburg Center

High · Vicksburg Warren School District

08–1200.4 mi
Warren Central Junior High

Middle · Vicksburg Warren School District

07–085252.9 mi
Sherman Avenue Elementary

Elementary · Vicksburg Warren School District

PK–033603.1 mi
Warren Central Intermediate

Elementary · Vicksburg Warren School District

03–063533.1 mi
Vicksburg High School

High · Vicksburg Warren School District

09–137854 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Warren Central High

What grades does Warren Central High serve?

Warren Central High reports grades 09–13 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Vicksburg Warren School District.

How many students attend Warren Central High?

Warren Central High reported 1,145 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,140 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Warren Central High?

The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 1,145 students and 77.13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Warren Central High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Warren Central High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vicksburg Warren School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Warren Central High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Warren Central High in?

Warren Central High is part of Vicksburg Warren School District, based in Vicksburg, MS, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Warren Central High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Beechwood Elementary (0.3 mi), Hinds Community Vicksburg Center (0.4 mi), Warren Central Junior High (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.