Harrison Central High

hch.harrison.k12.ms.us/

1,483 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Harrison Central High School, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Harrison County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, offering a robust curriculum that includes core subjects, advanced placement courses, and various elective options designed to cater to diverse student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded student body through a wide range of extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate in competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations, all of which contribute to the school’s vibrant campus culture. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and community engagement, Harrison Central High School strives to cultivate an environment where students can develop the skills and character necessary to excel as future leaders in their community.

1,483

Total Students

93.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison Central High
Demographic	Student Count
White	538
Hispanic	127
Black	755
Asian	21
Two or More	35
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Black
755 (50.9%)
White
538 (36.3%)
Hispanic
127 (8.6%)
Two or More
35 (2.4%)
Asian
21 (1.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

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:	Harrison County School District
Phone:	(228)832-2610
Website:	http://hch.harrison.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,464
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 466

Grade 10 437

Grade 11 333

Grade 12 247