Gulfport High School

gulfport.high.gulfportschools.org/

1,702 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gulfport High School, located at 100 Perry Street in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Gulfport School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is known for its diverse student body and a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement courses, career and technical education programs, and specialized pathways designed to prepare students for both collegiate success and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Gulfport High boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by strong traditions in athletics, performing arts, and extracurricular activities. The school takes pride in its "Admiral" identity, maintaining competitive sports programs and an array of student organizations that foster leadership and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic excellence and holistic student development, Gulfport High School remains committed to empowering its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the Mississippi Gulf Coast region and beyond.

1,702

Total Students

135.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gulfport High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	596
Hispanic	163
Black	857
Asian	24
Two or More	58
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
857 (50.4%)
White
596 (35.0%)
Hispanic
163 (9.6%)
Two or More
58 (3.4%)
Asian
24 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gulfport School District
Phone:	(228)896-7525
Website:	http://gulfport.high.gulfportschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	893
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 489

Grade 10 410

Grade 11 367

Grade 12 436