Harrison Central High School
School Overview
Harrison Central High School is a public school located in Gulfport, Mississippi. It is a school in Harrison County School District district.
According to the Mississippi state assessment result, 39% of students are proficient in Math learning and 40% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,691 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 99 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,691 students are attending Harrison Central High School. By gender, there are 852 and 839 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 99 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Harrison Central High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 99.0% of teachers are certified. 90.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 99 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 98 | 99.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.0% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 5.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 4 | 4.0% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 338 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 35,700 Households |
| Population | 97,803 |
| Male | 48,500 |
| Female | 50,221 |
| Child Population | 31,358 |
| Total Housing Units | 40,679 Units |
| Average House Value | $147,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $921 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.60% |
| Average Household Income | $51,499 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.12% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Harrison Central High School offers 7 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 137 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 604 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Harrison Central High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 7 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 137 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 8 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 121 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 604 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Harrison County School District
In Harrison County School District, 22 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in GULFPORT, Mississippi
3 private schools are serving students in GULFPORT, Mississippi. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.