West Harrison High School

10399 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (228) 539-8900

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West Harrison High School serves 1,045 students in grades 9-12.

West Harrison High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,045 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in MS)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

West Harrison High School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,045 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

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School Rankings

West Harrison High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of West Harrison High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#68 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

52%

35%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

31%

48%

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White

61%

43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of West Harrison High School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

90%

88%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Harrison High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Harrison County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Harrison High School's ranking?

West Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

What is the graduation rate of West Harrison High School?

The graduation rate of West Harrison High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 88%.

How many students attend West Harrison High School?

1,045 students attend West Harrison High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of West Harrison High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Harrison High School?

West Harrison High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does West Harrison High School offer ?

West Harrison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is West Harrison High School part of?

West Harrison High School is part of Harrison County School District.

School Reviews

5 7/4/2014

West Harrison is a great school that has caring and dedicated teachers and administrators. Created to ease the over-population of Harrison Central High School, West Harrison has grown into a level A school--the only high school in the district to garner such an honor--in just five short years of existence. I'm so proud to be a part of such a wonderful school environment.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,045 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education