HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Harrison County School District school district, located in GULFPORT, MS with about 1,642 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 84 teachers, HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL at (228) 832-2610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GULFPORT, MS 39503
(228) 832-2610
HARRISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in GULFPORT, MS with about 1,642 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harrison County School District
- Total Students:
- 1,642
- Teachers:
- 84.36
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,642 students
- White
- 47.3%
- Black or African American
- 45.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.