Enrollment
1,216
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 280177001347
👥 S:T ratio 23
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Harrison High School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Harrison High School
West Harrison High School is a higher-need, large high school in Gulfport, Mississippi, enrolling 1,216 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Mississippi schools and 45% 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 60.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Mississippi, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,216 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 877 Mississippi schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #63, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gulfport's high schools, it stands alongside Gulfport High School (1,702 students): West Harrison High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 17.2:1).
Harrison Co School Dist also operates Harrison Central High School (1,483 students) and Diberville Senior High Sch (1,478 students) alongside West Harrison 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 West Harrison High School compares
West Harrison 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,042
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Co School Dist, which includes West Harrison High School.
$10,042
Per student
-16%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 45.3%
Federal 18.2%
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 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
- 1,483
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
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 (~1,216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 25/100 (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 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.
Is West Harrison High School a good school?
West Harrison High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Mississippi. 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 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.
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