- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ocean Springs, MS
St Martin High School
Federal NCES profile for St Martin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280216001046
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Martin High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Ocean Springs · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
St Martin High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Martin High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Ocean Springs, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280216001046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
St Martin High School held near 1,320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.5 → 81.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 280216001046 · Ocean Springs, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,289 enr · 16.7:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Martin Middle School (946 students)
St Martin High School held near 1,320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.5 → 81.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
St Martin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St Martin High School
1,289 students
- St. Martin Mid
St. Martin Middle School
946 students
- East Central H
East Central High School
777 students
- Vancleave High
Vancleave High School
737 students
- St Martin East
St Martin East Elementary School
704 students
- Vancleave Lowe
Vancleave Lower Elementary
686 students
What this shows St Martin High School reports 1,289 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Martin High School compares
St Martin 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▼ 28% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,289
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$10,899
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
248
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
African American 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, St Martin High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Jackson Co School Dist reports $10,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Martin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Central High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vancleave High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Martin East Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vancleave Lower Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Martin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,289 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Martin High School
How many students attend St Martin High School?
St Martin High School has 1,289 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ocean Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,283 (2022-23) → 1,320 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Martin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Martin High School is 16.7:1, which is 26% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Martin High School?
58.2% of students at St Martin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Martin High School?
The largest demographic group at St Martin High School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Ocean Springs, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Martin High School?
St Martin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 St Martin High School rank among public schools in Ocean Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, St Martin High School ranks #9 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 Jackson Co School Dist?
Besides St Martin High School, Jackson Co School Dist also operates St. Martin Middle School (946 students), East Central High School (777 students), and Vancleave High School (737 students). See the Jackson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.