PASCAGOULA HIGH SCHOOL

phs.pgsd.ms

1,187 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pascagoula High School, located at 1716 Tucker Street in Pascagoula, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution for the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a variety of core curriculum courses, advanced placement opportunities, and elective programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. With a focus on academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes the development of well-rounded students through a combination of classroom instruction and a supportive learning environment.

Beyond the classroom, Pascagoula High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. These programs are designed to foster school spirit, leadership, and collaboration among the student body. The school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, striving to instill the values of integrity, responsibility, and lifelong learning in its students as they prepare to transition into their adult lives.

1,187

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PASCAGOULA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	231
Black	567
Asian	6
Two or More	47

Black
567 (47.8 %)
White
336 (28.3 %)
Hispanic
231 (19.5 %)
Two or More
47 (4.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.5 %)

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:	PASCAGOULA-GAUTIER SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(228)938-6443
Website:	http://phs.pgsd.ms
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	658
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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 9 311

Grade 10 332

Grade 11 261

Grade 12 260

Ungraded 23