- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pascagoula, MS
Pascagoula High School
Federal NCES profile for Pascagoula 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 280348000678
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pascagoula High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Pascagoula · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pascagoula High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pascagoula High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Pascagoula, MS.
School address
District: Pascagoula-Gautier School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280348000678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Pascagoula High School shrank from 1,187 students in 2022-23 to 1,117 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 69.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 280348000678 · Pascagoula, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,127 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gautier High School (900 students)
Pascagoula High School shrank from 1,187 students in 2022-23 to 1,117 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 75.0 → 69.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pascagoula High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pascagoula High School
1,127 students
- Gautier High S
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 Pascagoula High School reports 1,127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pascagoula High School compares
Pascagoula High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,127 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,127
Bigger than 93% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
951
in-school suspensions + 288 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 84.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 109.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 46.6%
White 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Pascagoula High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Pascagoula High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gautier High School | Similar size | 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 Pascagoula 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
Similar high schools in Pascagoula
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 (~1,127 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pascagoula High School
How many students attend Pascagoula High School?
Pascagoula High School has 1,127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pascagoula, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,187 (2022-23) → 1,117 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pascagoula High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pascagoula High School is 15:1, which is 13% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pascagoula High School?
100.0% of students at Pascagoula High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pascagoula High School?
The largest demographic group at Pascagoula High School is African American at 46.6% of enrollment, in Pascagoula, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pascagoula High School?
Pascagoula 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 Pascagoula High School rank among public schools in Pascagoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Pascagoula High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Pascagoula, 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 Pascagoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Pascagoula-Gautier School District?
Besides Pascagoula High School, Pascagoula-Gautier School District also operates Gautier High School (900 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.