- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pass Christian, MS
Pass Christian High School
Federal NCES profile for Pass Christian High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280351000684
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pass Christian High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pass Christian · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pass Christian High School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pass Christian High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pass Christian, MS.
School address
District: Pass Christian Public School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280351000684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Pass Christian High School shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 280351000684 · Pass Christian, MS High · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 13.4:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Delisle Elementary School (400 students)
Pass Christian High School shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Pass Christian High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pass Christian High School
604 students
- Delisle Elemen
Delisle Elementary School
400 students
- Pass Christian
Pass Christian Middle
384 students
- Pass Christian
Pass Christian Elem
378 students
What this shows Pass Christian High School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pass Christian High School compares
Pass Christian 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 37% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,145
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Pass Christian High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Pass Christian Public School Dist reports $14,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pass Christian High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delisle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pass Christian Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pass Christian Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pass Christian High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pass Christian High School
How many students attend Pass Christian High School?
Pass Christian High School has 604 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pass Christian, MS. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pass Christian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pass Christian High School is 13.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pass Christian High School?
50.6% of students at Pass Christian High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pass Christian High School?
The largest demographic group at Pass Christian High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Pass Christian, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pass Christian High School?
Pass Christian High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Pass Christian High School rank among public schools in Pass Christian?
By Resource Investment Index, Pass Christian High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pass Christian, 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 Pass Christian on the city page.
What other schools are in Pass Christian Public School Dist?
Besides Pass Christian High School, Pass Christian Public School Dist also operates Delisle Elementary School (400 students), Pass Christian Middle (384 students), and Pass Christian Elem (378 students). See the Pass Christian Public School Dist district page for the complete list.