Enrollment
1,289
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280216001046
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.2%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Martin High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Martin High School
St Martin High School is a higher-need, large high school in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, enrolling 1,289 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 92% of Mississippi schools and 26% above the 13.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 58.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,289 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 323 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,289 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ocean Springs's high schools, it stands alongside Ocean Springs High School (1,928 students): St Martin High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 15.5:1).
Jackson Co School Dist also operates St. Martin Middle School (946 students) and East Central High School (777 students) alongside St Martin High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St Martin High School compares
St Martin High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson Co School Dist, which includes St Martin High School.
$10,221
Per student
-15%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 43.7%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is St Martin High School a good school?
St Martin High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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