- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gautier, MS
Gautier High School
Federal NCES profile for Gautier High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280348000935
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gautier High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Gautier · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gautier High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gautier High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Gautier, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Gautier High School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 280348000935 · Gautier, MS High · MID · TRAD
900 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Pascagoula High School (1,127 students)
Gautier High School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.8 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Gautier High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pascagoula Hig
Pascagoula High School
1,127 students
- This school
Gautier High School
900 students
- William M Colm
William M Colmer Middle School
532 students
- Trent Lott Aca
Trent Lott Academy
524 students
- Gautier Middle 416
Gautier Middle School
416 students
- Singing River 416
Singing River Academy
416 students
What this shows Gautier High School reports 900 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gautier High School compares
Gautier High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 900 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
900
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$15,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 54 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.2%
White 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Gautier High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for Pascagoula-Gautier School District reports $15,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gautier High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William M Colmer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trent Lott Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gautier Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Singing River Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gautier High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~900 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gautier High School
How many students attend Gautier High School?
Gautier High School has 900 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gautier, MS. CCD year-over-year: 901 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gautier High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gautier High School is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gautier High School?
100.0% of students at Gautier High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gautier High School?
The largest demographic group at Gautier High School is African American at 42.2% of enrollment, in Gautier, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gautier High School?
Gautier High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gautier High School rank among public schools in Gautier?
By Resource Investment Index, Gautier High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Gautier, 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 Gautier on the city page.
What other schools are in Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides Gautier High School, Pascagoula-Gautier School District also operates Pascagoula High School (1,127 students), William M Colmer Middle School (532 students), and Trent Lott Academy (524 students). See the Pascagoula-Gautier School District district page for the complete list.