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Desoto Central High School

Desoto County School District

Desoto Central High School

Southaven, Mississippi

1,995 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(662)536-3612School Website

#5

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1,995

Students

19:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,180

B+

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

24

B+

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

16

A

courses offered
Excellent
AP Enrollment

18%

C

of students
Average
Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

B-

students per teacher
Average
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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Desoto Central High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Desoto Central High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline
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School Details
Address

2911 Central Parkway, Southaven, MS 38672

Phone

(662)536-3612

Website

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District

Desoto County School District

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