West Harrison High School
School Overview
West Harrison 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, 75% of students are proficient in Math learning and 56% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,079 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 65 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,079 students are attending West Harrison High School. By gender, there are 548 and 531 female students at the school.
Teachers & Staffs
Total 65 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Harrison High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 65 | Students per teacher: 17 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 65 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 3.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.1% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 360 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| 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
West Harrison High School offers 6 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 122 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 623 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at West Harrison High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 6 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 122 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 11 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 4 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 108 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 623 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 1 harassment and bullying has been reported at West Harrison High School. There are 1 gender-related, 0 race, color, or nation origin, and 0 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| White | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
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.