- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ocean Springs, MS
Ocean Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280336000650
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Springs High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Ocean Springs · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Springs High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Springs High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Ocean Springs, MS.
School address
District: Ocean Springs School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280336000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Ocean Springs High School held near 1,951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 124.1 → 126.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+52 students YoY 280336000650 · Ocean Springs, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,928 enr · 15.5:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho (1,284 students)
Ocean Springs High School held near 1,951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 124.1 → 126.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Ocean Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ocean Springs High School
1,928 students
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
1,284 students
- Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Middle School
899 students
- Magnolia Park 613
Magnolia Park Elementary
613 students
- Pecan Park Ele 486
Pecan Park Elementary School
486 students
- Oak Park Eleme 467
Oak Park Elementary School
467 students
What this shows Ocean Springs High School reports 1,928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Springs High School compares
Ocean Springs 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 53% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,928 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,928
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$10,621
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
322
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Ocean Springs High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
District finance for Ocean Springs School Dist reports $10,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocean Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Springs Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pecan Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocean Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Ocean Springs
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 (~1,928 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Springs High School
How many students attend Ocean Springs High School?
Ocean Springs High School has 1,928 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ocean Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,899 (2022-23) → 1,951 (2023-24), nearly flat (+52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Springs High School is 15.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean Springs High School?
37.6% of students at Ocean Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Springs High School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Ocean Springs, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Springs High School?
Ocean Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Ocean Springs High School rank among public schools in Ocean Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Springs High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Ocean Springs, 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 Ocean Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Ocean Springs School Dist?
Besides Ocean Springs High School, Ocean Springs School Dist also operates Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho (1,284 students), Ocean Springs Middle School (899 students), and Magnolia Park Elementary (613 students). See the Ocean Springs School Dist district page for the complete list.