West Jones High School
| West Jones High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Soso, MS United States | |
| Information | |
| Established | 1965 |
| School district | Jones County School District |
| Principal | Lynn Lyon |
| Number of students | 1400 |
| Color(s) | Green & Old Gold |
| Athletics conference | Division 5 |
| Mascot | Mustangs |
| Sports Class | 5A |
| Website | http://www.jones.k12.ms.us/wjh/ |
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 7-12.
The school was named the state's Tech Prep Exemplary Site for 1975-2003 by the Tech Prep Exemplary Site Selection Committee.[1]
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.
Mission Statement: "We will endeavor to provide a safe environment that enables all students in a multicultural society to maximize their learning potential through a variety of educational experiences in order to become productive citizens."
Noted alumni include quarterback Brett Hyatt (b. 1985) and place kicker Britt Barefoot (b. 1986) who helped lead their team to a South State Runner-up finish and a 13-1 historically record setting season during their senior year in 2004.[2] Another notable alumni is transgender actress Krystal Summers (b. 1977)
In the 2012-2013 school year, West Jones High School was classified as a High Performing School by the Mississippi Department of Education.
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Coordinates: 31°43′20″N 089°13′14″W / 31.72222°N 89.22056°W