- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Long Beach, MS
Long Beach Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Long Beach Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280267000520
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Beach Senior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Long Beach · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Beach Senior High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Beach Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Long Beach, MS.
School address
District: Long Beach School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280267000520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Long Beach Senior High School held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.2 → 60.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 280267000520 · Long Beach, MS High · MID · TRAD
895 enr · 14.4:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Harper Mc Caughan Elem School (622 students)
Long Beach Senior High School held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.2 → 60.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Long Beach Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Long Beach Senior High School
895 students
- Harper Mc Caug
Harper Mc Caughan Elem School
622 students
- Long Beach Mid
Long Beach Middle School
475 students
- Thomas L Reeve
Thomas L Reeves Elementary School
453 students
- Wj Quarles Ele
Wj Quarles Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Long Beach Senior High School reports 895 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Beach Senior High School compares
Long Beach Senior 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 44% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$11,009
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Long Beach Senior High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Long Beach School Dist reports $11,009 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Beach Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Mc Caughan Elem School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Beach Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas L Reeves Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wj Quarles Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Beach Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~895 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Beach Senior High School
How many students attend Long Beach Senior High School?
Long Beach Senior High School has 895 students enrolled. It is a high school in Long Beach, MS. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 934 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Senior High School is 14.4:1, which is 8% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long Beach Senior High School?
45.2% of students at Long Beach Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Beach Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Long Beach Senior High School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Long Beach, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Beach Senior High School?
Long Beach Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Long Beach Senior High School rank among public schools in Long Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Beach Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Long Beach School Dist?
Besides Long Beach Senior High School, Long Beach School Dist also operates Harper Mc Caughan Elem School (622 students), Long Beach Middle School (475 students), and Thomas L Reeves Elementary School (453 students). See the Long Beach School Dist district page for the complete list.