- Enrollment
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gulfport, MS
West Harrison High School
Federal NCES profile for West Harrison High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280177001347
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Harrison High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Harrison High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Harrison High School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Gulfport, MS.
School address
District: Harrison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280177001347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
West Harrison High School held near 1,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 280177001347 · Gulfport, MS High · MID · TRAD
1,216 enr · 19.3:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Central High School (1,483 students)
West Harrison High School held near 1,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
West Harrison High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Centr
Harrison Central High School
1,483 students
- Diberville Sen
Diberville Senior High Sch
1,478 students
- This school
West Harrison High School
1,216 students
- Creekbend Elem
Creekbend Elementary and Middle
996 students
- North Gulfport
North Gulfport Elementary and Middl
921 students
- North Woolmark
North Woolmarket Elementary and Mid
851 students
What this shows West Harrison High School reports 1,216 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Harrison High School compares
West Harrison 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 45% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▼ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,216
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 98% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$11,305
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
African American 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, West Harrison High School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Harrison Co School Dist reports $11,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Harrison High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diberville Senior High Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekbend Elementary and Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Gulfport Elementary and Middl | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Woolmarket Elementary and Mid | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Harrison High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Gulfport
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 (~1,216 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Harrison High School
How many students attend West Harrison High School?
West Harrison High School has 1,216 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gulfport, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,124 (2022-23) → 1,154 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Harrison High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Harrison High School is 19.3:1, which is 45% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Harrison High School?
60.8% of students at West Harrison High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Harrison High School?
The largest demographic group at West Harrison High School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Gulfport, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Harrison High School?
West Harrison High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 West Harrison High School rank among public schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, West Harrison High School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Gulfport, 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 Gulfport on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison Co School Dist?
Besides West Harrison High School, Harrison Co School Dist also operates Harrison Central High School (1,483 students), Diberville Senior High Sch (1,478 students), and Creekbend Elementary and Middle (996 students). See the Harrison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.