MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL

MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the Moss Point School District school district, located in MOSS POINT, MS with about 596 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL, located at 4913 Weems Street in Moss Point, Mississippi, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Moss Point School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success in both post-secondary education and the workforce. The campus focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs.

The school operates under the mission of the Moss Point School District to provide high-quality instruction while ensuring every student is equipped with the tools necessary to thrive in an evolving global society. By leveraging resources that integrate traditional classroom instruction with modern educational standards, MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL aims to cultivate critical thinking and lifelong learning. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an official presence through the Moss Point School District website.

For more information, contact MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL at (228) 475-5721 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4913 WEEMS STREET
MOSS POINT, MS 39563
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MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MOSS POINT, MS with about 596 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
596
Teachers:
47.21
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 596 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.

Black or African American
76.0%
White
19.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.