West Harrison High

10399 County Farm Road
Gulfport, MS 39503

whh.harrison.k12.ms.us/

1,216 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

West Harrison High School, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Harrison County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, personal development, and community engagement for its diverse student body. The school offers a robust curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, West Harrison High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement and school spirit. The institution hosts a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and well-rounded interests. With a commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment, West Harrison aims to equip its students with the necessary tools, values, and experiences to succeed as productive citizens after graduation.

1,216

Total Students

69.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Harrison High
Demographic	Student Count
White	661
Hispanic	78
Black	435
Asian	19
Two or More	13
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
661 (54.4%)
Black
435 (35.8%)
Hispanic
78 (6.4%)
Asian
19 (1.6%)
Two or More
13 (1.1%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)
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)539-8900
Website:	http://whh.harrison.k12.ms.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	651
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	136

* 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 9 352

Grade 10 353

Grade 11 267

Grade 12 244