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Welcome to West Lauderdale High

The mission of West Lauderdale High School is to produce graduates who possess the motivation, knowledge, and lifelong learning skills needed to succeed as responsible citizens in an evolving global society.

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At A Glance

  • A District's Grade Rating
  • 97.3% Graduation Rate
  • $5 Million in Scholarships Awarded
  • 57 National Board Certified Teachers
  • 74.6% Post-Secondary Enrollment
  • 18.2 Average Composite LCSD ACT score
  • 82.9% Experienced Teachers
  • 50.9% Bachelor Degree Recipients
  • 44.9% Master Degree Recipients
  • 99.2% Pass Rate for Dual Credit Enrollment
  • 97.4% LCSD Pass Rate for Third Grade Reading Assessment
  • 68.1% score Silver & Higher on ACT WorkKeys

Events

School Board Meeting

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: LCSD Central Services Office 301 46th Court Meridian, MS

News & Announcements

West Lauderdale High Senior Preston Wilson

WLHS Senior: Ivy League Bound!

We're proud to spotlight a standout senior at West Lauderdale High, who has made history as the third student from WL to earn a full scholarship to an Ivy League institution. Click on the attached link, and join us as we celebrate Preston's incredible achievement and learn about his keys to success. #LCSDExcellence
LCSD Christmas Card 2025

Spreading Cheer, One Card at a Time

Our students are helping spread holiday magic one card at a time. Students from across our school zones put their creativity to work, designing artwork for the district’s Christmas card and publications, and the results were nothing short of merry and bright! Click on the link to see the finished products.
LCSD Teacher of the Year Sara Knox and Superintendent John-Mark Cain

LCSD 2025 Teacher of the Year!

Surprise! Join us as we celebrate the LCSD 2025 Teacher of the Year, described as an energetic and selfless educator whose passion is to light up the lives of her students. Congratulations to Mrs. Knox at West Lauderdale High!
West Lauderdale High School Entrance Image

WLHS School Board Tour

The school board is wrapping up its annual tour of campuses. In the attached video, board members visit West Lauderdale High, where students and staff continue to excel, both academically and through a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.
Attendance Matters Good News Details

LCSD Attendance Matters: Great News!

Our students are continuing to show up and show out… in a good way! 😊 We started the year with a 95% attendance rate districtwide. Even more impressive is that additional schools have now reached that same amazing goal over the last two months!

Who We Are

As a school, we strive to: make data-driven decisions; develop meaningful relationships with students; cultivate college and career readiness; foster an environment of respect, responsibility, and independence; and connect to diverse cultural experiences.

Lauderdale County School District

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