Serving 527 students in grades 9-12, Bay High School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bay High School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bay High School ranks within the top 30% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay High School is 0.54, which is less 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
#225 out of 805 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
23%
47%
White
63%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
6%
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 Bay High School's ranking?
Bay High School is ranked #225 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bay High School often compared to?
Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hancock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Bay High School is 95%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bay High School?
527 students attend Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bay High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay High School?
Bay High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bay High School offer ?
Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bay High School part of?
Bay High School is part of Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist School District.
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