West Jones High School

West Jones High School, the "Home of the Mustangs," is a public school in Laurel, Mississippi, part of the Jones County School District. The school provides education to grades 712.

West Jones High School
Address
254 Springhill Road


United States
Information
Established1965
School districtJones County School District
PrincipalCooper Pope David Valentine (11th-12th)

David Valentine (10th-9th grades)

Larry Johnson (8th-7th grades)
Staff83.20 (FTE)[1]
Grades7–12
Number of students1,402 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.85[1]
Color(s)Forrest Green & Vegas Gold    
AthleticsFootball, 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
Athletics conferenceDivision 5
MascotMustangs
Sports Class5A
Websitewww.jones.k12.ms.us/wjh/

The school was named the state's Tech Prep Exemplary Site for 19752003 by the Tech Prep Exemplary Site Selection Committee.[2]

The school has become the high school of choice for most Jones County parents. A great academic school with high test scores and a great athletic program. In recent years, the campus has been renovated with a new Performing Arts Center, a new cafeteria, and new technology systems.

In the 20122013 school year, West Jones High School was classified as a "High Performing School" by the Mississippi Department of Education.

Notable alumni

References

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