Enrollment
1,669
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Biloxi, MS
Biloxi High School
Federal NCES profile for Biloxi High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280063000053
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biloxi High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Biloxi · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Biloxi High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biloxi High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Biloxi, MS.
School address
District: Biloxi Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280063000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.5%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Biloxi High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Biloxi High School
Biloxi High School is a higher-need, large high school in Biloxi, Mississippi, enrolling 1,669 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 60.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,669 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 36 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 30.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 391 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,669 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Biloxi Public School Dist also operates Biloxi Junior High (863 students) and Biloxi Upper Elementary (844 students) alongside Biloxi High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Biloxi High School compares
Biloxi High School on the metrics families compare, against Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▼ 25% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,669 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,669
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,135
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $11,990
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
325
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
African American 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Biloxi High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Biloxi Public School Dist, which includes Biloxi High School.
$12,135
Per student
+1%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 31.8%
Federal 30.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Biloxi High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Biloxi Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Bay Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Popps Ferry Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Back Bay Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biloxi High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Biloxi High School
How many students attend Biloxi High School?
Biloxi High School has 1,669 students enrolled. It is a high school in Biloxi, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biloxi High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Biloxi High School is 15.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biloxi High School?
60.5% of students at Biloxi High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biloxi High School?
The largest demographic group at Biloxi High School is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Biloxi, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biloxi High School?
Biloxi High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Biloxi High School rank among public schools in Biloxi?
By Resource Investment Index, Biloxi High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Biloxi, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Biloxi on the city page.
Is Biloxi High School a good school?
Biloxi High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Biloxi Public School Dist?
Besides Biloxi High School, Biloxi Public School Dist also operates Biloxi Junior High (863 students), Biloxi Upper Elementary (844 students), and North Bay Elementary School (658 students). See the Biloxi Public School Dist district page for the complete list.
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