St. Martin High School

11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

1,289 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

St. Martin High School, located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Jackson County School District. The school is known for its "Yellow Jacket" spirit and maintains a focus on providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. By offering a range of core curriculum subjects alongside various elective opportunities, the institution strives to balance rigorous college-preparatory coursework with vocational and technical skill-building to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, St. Martin High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school fosters a vibrant culture through its athletics programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives, which serve to encourage leadership, teamwork, and school pride. By maintaining a connection to the broader Ocean Springs community and utilizing the resources provided by the Jackson County School District, the school aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that promotes both personal growth and academic achievement for all its students.

1,289

Total Students

82.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St. Martin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	753
Hispanic	100
Black	285
Asian	86
Two or More	55
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

White
753 (58.4%)
Black
285 (22.1%)
Hispanic
100 (7.8%)
Asian
86 (6.7%)
Two or More
55 (4.3%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
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:	Jackson County School District
Phone:	(228)283-3420
Website:	http://jcsd.ms
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	1,289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	541
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	180

* 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 13 4

Grade 9 348

Grade 10 321

Grade 11 315

Grade 12 301