Magnolia Heights School, Senatobia

Magnolia Heights School is a private school in Senatobia, Mississippi. The school was established in 1970 as a segregation academy.[2]

Magnolia Heights School
Location
Senatobia
,
Mississippi

United States
Coordinates34°36′13″N 89°58′15″W
Information
TypeMississippi private school
Motto"Molding tomorrow's leaders through excellence today"
EstablishedAugust 1970
HeadmasterMarvin Lishman
Faculty48
Number of students628[1]
CampusRural
Campus size32 acres (13 ha)
Color(s)Cardinal and Navy   
MascotChiefs
Websitewww.MagnoliaHeights.com

Foundations

Magnolia Heights School was founded by Nat G. Troutt, encouraged by a group of citizens who felt the need for alternative education in the Tate county area. In the school's first session in 1970–71, 233 students attended with the first senior class graduating fifteen students on the front campus of the school. School enrollment in the 2015-16 year was 628. In grades 1-12, 5 of 584, or less than 1%, of students were black.[1]

The school was part of a wave of segregation academies that opened after the court ordered desegregation of Mississippi public schools.[2]

Academics

In 2017, the school claimed a 100% graduation rate, with 100% offered scholarships.[3]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Private School Universe Survey". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  2. Aiken, Charles S. (2003-03-24). The Cotton Plantation South Since the Civil War. JHU Press. p. 278. ISBN 9780801873096.
  3. "Sensational Senatobia: A Community On The Rise". Delta Business Journal. November 15, 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
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