ST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL

11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd.
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

www.jcsd.ms/site/Default.aspx?PageID=34

1,283 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

St. Martin High School, located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, serves as a prominent secondary institution within the Jackson County School District. The school is known for its "Yellow Jacket" spirit and maintains a focus on providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success. By offering a range of core curriculum subjects alongside various elective opportunities, the institution strives to balance rigorous college-preparatory coursework with vocational and technical skill-building to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, St. Martin High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and extracurricular involvement. The school fosters a vibrant culture through its athletics programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives, which serve to encourage leadership, teamwork, and school pride. By maintaining a connection to the broader Ocean Springs community and utilizing the resources provided by the Jackson County School District, the school aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that promotes both personal growth and academic achievement for all its students.

1,283

Total Students

77.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	750
Hispanic	74
Black	287
Asian	110
Two or More	51
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
750 (58.5 %)
Black
287 (22.4 %)
Asian
110 (8.6 %)
Hispanic
74 (5.8 %)
Two or More
51 (4.0 %)
American Indian
10 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JACKSON CO SCHOOL DIST
Phone:	(228)283-3420
Website:	http://www.jcsd.ms/site/Default.aspx?PageID=34
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	541
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	180

* 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 9 374

Grade 10 324

Grade 11 320

Grade 12 242

Ungraded 23