- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vancleave, MS
Vancleave High School
Federal NCES profile for Vancleave High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280216001050
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vancleave High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vancleave · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vancleave High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vancleave High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vancleave, MS.
School address
District: Jackson Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280216001050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Vancleave High School held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 280216001050 · Vancleave, MS High · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 16.8:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: St Martin High School (1,289 students)
Vancleave High School held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Vancleave High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Martin High
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
- This school
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 Vancleave High School reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vancleave High School compares
Vancleave 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 43% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 93% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Vancleave High School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Vancleave High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Martin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Martin East Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vancleave Lower Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vancleave 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
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vancleave High School
How many students attend Vancleave High School?
Vancleave High School has 737 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vancleave, MS. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vancleave High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vancleave High School is 16.8:1, which is 26% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vancleave High School?
45.6% of students at Vancleave High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vancleave High School?
The largest demographic group at Vancleave High School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Vancleave, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vancleave High School?
Vancleave High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Vancleave High School rank among public schools in Vancleave?
By Resource Investment Index, Vancleave High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vancleave, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jackson Co School Dist?
Besides Vancleave High School, Jackson Co School Dist also operates St Martin High School (1,289 students), St. Martin Middle School (946 students), and East Central High School (777 students). See the Jackson Co School Dist district page for the complete list.