Serving 1,144 students in grades 9-12, Pascagoula High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pascagoula High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pascagoula High School's student population of 1,144 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pascagoula High School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pascagoula High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
4%
Black
46%
47%
White
31%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pascagoula High School's ranking?
Pascagoula High School is ranked #248 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pascagoula High School often compared to?
Pascagoula High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Springs High School, Gautier High School, Kosciusko Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pascagoula High School?
The graduation rate of Pascagoula High School is 89%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pascagoula High School?
1,144 students attend Pascagoula High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pascagoula High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pascagoula High School?
Pascagoula High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pascagoula High School offer ?
Pascagoula High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pascagoula High School part of?
Pascagoula High School is part of Pascagoula-Gautier School District.
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