- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gulfport, MS
Gulfport High School
Federal NCES profile for Gulfport 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 280171000276
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulfport High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulfport High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulfport High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Gulfport School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280171000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Gulfport High School held near 1,742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.9 → 102.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 280171000276 · Gulfport, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,702 enr · 17.2:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bayou View Middle School (827 students)
Gulfport High School held near 1,742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.9 → 102.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Gulfport High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gulfport High School
1,702 students
- Bayou View Mid
Bayou View Middle School
827 students
- Bayou View Ele 638
Bayou View Elementary School
638 students
- Gulfport Centr 568
Gulfport Central Middle School
568 students
- West Elementar 492
West Elementary School
492 students
- Anniston Avenu 482
Anniston Avenue Elementary School
482 students
What this shows Gulfport High School reports 1,702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulfport High School compares
Gulfport 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 35% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,702 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,702
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 94% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$11,784
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 499 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 70 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.4%
White 35.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Gulfport High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Gulfport School Dist reports $11,784 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulfport High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou View Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayou View Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gulfport Central Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anniston Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulfport High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Gulfport
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gulfport High School
How many students attend Gulfport High School?
Gulfport High School has 1,702 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,728 (2022-23) → 1,742 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulfport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulfport High School is 17.2:1, which is 29% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gulfport High School?
52.7% of students at Gulfport High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulfport High School?
The largest demographic group at Gulfport High School is African American at 50.4% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulfport High School?
Gulfport High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Gulfport High School rank among public schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulfport High School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Gulfport, 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 Gulfport on the city page.
What other schools are in Gulfport School Dist?
Besides Gulfport High School, Gulfport School Dist also operates Bayou View Middle School (827 students), Bayou View Elementary School (638 students), and Gulfport Central Middle School (568 students). See the Gulfport School Dist district page for the complete list.