ROGER AMOS MCMURTRY SCHOOL

14426 JAMES BOND ROAD
GULFPORT, MS 39503

21 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Roger Amos McMurtry School, located at 14426 James Bond Road in Gulfport, Mississippi, is a specialized educational facility within the Harrison County School District. The school is primarily recognized as an alternative learning environment designed to provide structured academic support and behavioral guidance for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. Its mission focuses on fostering student success through smaller class sizes, individualized instruction, and a curriculum tailored to help students overcome academic or disciplinary challenges while remaining on track toward graduation.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes character development and the establishment of a safe, disciplined atmosphere. By prioritizing a supportive environment, McMurtry aims to help students gain the necessary skills and confidence to transition back into comprehensive school programs or successfully pursue post-secondary goals. It serves as a vital resource for the Gulfport community, ensuring that students have access to personalized educational interventions that address their unique needs and circumstances.

Total Students

3.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROGER AMOS MCMURTRY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Black	6

White
15 (71.4 %)
Black
6 (28.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ROGER AMOS MCMURTRY ADM
Phone:	(228)328-6000
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 1

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 5

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 1