Harrison Central High School

Public 9-12

 15600 School Road
       Gulfport, MS  39503


(228) 832-2610

District: Harrison County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 226 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,739 Help


Feeder schools for Harrison Central High School:

Elementary:    Bel Aire Elementary School
    Crossroads Elementary School
    River Oaks Elementary School
    Saucier Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,486

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.3%
White:
35.6%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Compare Details Harrison Central High School ranks better than 72.6% of high schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 3 ranked high schools in the Harrison County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Harrison Central High School has the largest high school student body size in the Harrison County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (51.3%), White (35.6%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrison Central High School is 16.9. 2 high schools in the Harrison County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrison Central High School is $7,739. 2 high schools in the Harrison County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Harrison Central High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Central High School 62nd of 226 Mississippi public high schools. (See Harrison Central High School in the ranking list.)

Harrison County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison County School District 16th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrison Central High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.86 75th 232 67.7%
2005 63.05 91st 232 60.8%
2006 51.04 128th 232 44.8%
2007 39.23 164th 232 29.3%
2008 55.06 119th 235 49.4%
2009 41.34 157th 235 33.2%
2010 60.59 100th 235 57.4%
2011 52.55 123rd 244 49.6%
2012 66.77 72nd 241 70.1%
2013 52.82 115th 238 51.7%
2014 56.52 97th 236 58.9%
2015 59.07 73rd 226 67.7%
2016 57.77 98th 231 57.6%
2017 50.02 114th 237 51.9%
2018 58.65 93rd 233 60.1%
2019 57.40 88th 233 62.2%
2021 60.85 86th 231 62.8%
2022 68.10 65th 228 71.5%
2023 67.94 62nd 226 72.6%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harrison Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 1034 425 16 17 12 n/a n/a 0 1504
1991 960 390 12 7 3 n/a n/a 0 1372
1992 905 436 13 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1369
1993 934 445 19 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1414
1994 1008 431 18 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1472
1995 968 441 17 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1443
1996 968 441 17 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1443
1997 993 444 20 9 4 n/a n/a 0 1470
1998 1042 480 23 14 4 n/a n/a 0 1563
1999 1052 466 32 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1569
2000 1019 470 38 16 2 n/a n/a 0 1545
2001 1081 451 30 18 2 n/a n/a 0 1582
2002 1098 516 21 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1661
2003 1098 516 21 24 2 n/a n/a 0 1661
2004 1083 522 24 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1650
2005 990 470 31 22 3 n/a n/a 0 1516
2006 1012 461 33 16 3 n/a n/a 0 1525
2007 1113 544 41 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1721
2008 1133 625 31 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1820
2009 1171 628 33 37 7 0 0 0 1876
2010 991 570 31 55 7 0 0 0 1654
2011 900 596 39 46 5 0 0 0 1586
2012 837 603 38 32 3 0 1 0 1514
2013 857 629 34 24 3 0 0 0 1547
2014 886 601 36 34 2 0 3 0 1562
2015 867 606 33 40 3 1 4 0 1554
2016 876 664 27 55 4 2 2 0 1630
2017 821 712 21 59 3 1 44 0 1661
2018 776 753 23 51 3 5 31 0 1642
2019 725 782 17 66 1 5 39 0 1635
2020 654 771 19 69 1 5 30 0 1549
2021 576 742 21 67 3 6 64 0 1479
2022 562 773 22 88 3 3 62 0 1513
2023 529 763 21 113 2 3 55 0 1486

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harrison Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1504 69.5 21.6 n/a
1991 1372 64.6 21.2 n/a
1992 1369 63.1 21.6 40.8
1993 1414 65.2 21.7 42.3
1994 1472 69.1 21.3 40.4
1995 1443 72.1 20.0 38.9
1996 1443 72.1 20.0 38.9
1997 1470 78.6 18.7 39.3
1998 1563 82.5 18.9 40.9
1999 1569 81.7 19.2 54.5
2000 1545 84.6 18.3 55.4
2001 1582 78.4 20.2 55.4
2002 1661 80.9 20.5 53.2
2003 1661 80.9 20.5 53.2
2004 1650 81.2 20.3 36.5
2005 1516 69.6 21.8 44.9
2006 1525 70.1 21.8 62.9
2007 1721 64.4 26.7 44.9
2008 1820 78.4 23.2 44.3
2009 1876 89.5 21.0 50.4
2010 1654 85.9 19.2 54.6
2011 1586 87.5 18.1 62.6
2012 1514 86.1 17.5 65.6
2013 1547 89.5 17.2 66.5
2014 1562 90.7 17.2 67.3
2015 1554 89.0 17.4 69.4
2016 1630 90.0 18.1 71.7
2017 1661 89.0 18.6 67.7
2018 1642 84.3 19.4 70
2019 1635 85.7 19.0 69.5
2020 1549 78.7 19.6 74.2
2021 1479 81.9 18.0 99.8
2022 1513 76.0 19.9 99.8
2023 1486 87.5 16.9 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harrison Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1504 69.5 21.6 n/a
1991 1372 64.6 21.2 n/a
1992 1369 63.1 21.6 40.8
1993 1414 65.2 21.7 42.3
1994 1472 69.1 21.3 40.4
1995 1443 72.1 20.0 38.9
1996 1443 72.1 20.0 38.9
1997 1470 78.6 18.7 39.3
1998 1563 82.5 18.9 40.9
1999 1569 81.7 19.2 54.5
2000 1545 84.6 18.3 55.4
2001 1582 78.4 20.2 55.4
2002 1661 80.9 20.5 53.2
2003 1661 80.9 20.5 53.2
2004 1650 81.2 20.3 36.5
2005 1516 69.6 21.8 44.9
2006 1525 70.1 21.8 62.9
2007 1721 64.4 26.7 44.9
2008 1820 78.4 23.2 44.3
2009 1876 89.5 21.0 50.4
2010 1654 85.9 19.2 54.6
2011 1586 87.5 18.1 62.6
2012 1514 86.1 17.5 65.6
2013 1547 89.5 17.2 66.5
2014 1562 90.7 17.2 67.3
2015 1554 89.0 17.4 69.4
2016 1630 90.0 18.1 71.7
2017 1661 89.0 18.6 67.7
2018 1642 84.3 19.4 70
2019 1635 85.7 19.0 69.5
2020 1549 78.7 19.6 74.2
2021 1479 81.9 18.0 99.8
2022 1513 76.0 19.9 99.8
2023 1486 87.5 16.9 99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrison Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $460 (5.9%) $7,279 (94.1%) $7,739

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrison Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 88th of 233 High schoolsRanks 62nd of 226 High schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Harrison Central High School)4369.9
 26.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Harrison County School District)59.680.7
 21.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)49.365.8
 16.5%
End of Course English II (Harrison Central High School)4553
 8%
   End of Course English II (Harrison County School District)53.963.9
 10%
   End of Course English II (Mississippi)43.950.1
 6.2%
End of Course Biology (Harrison Central High School)70.974.4
 3.5%
   End of Course Biology (Harrison County School District)7580.7
 5.7%
   End of Course Biology (Mississippi)57.260.9
 3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Harrison Central High School)54.577.9
 23.4%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Harrison County School District)6883.8
 15.8%
   End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)55.571.4
 15.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16351486
 9.1%
African American782763
 2.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1721
 23.5%
Hispanic66113
 71.2%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White725529
 27%
Two or More Races3955
 41%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.5%99.8%
 30.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,486 students attended Harrison Central High School.

Students at Harrison Central High School are 51% African American, 36% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Harrison Central High School ranks 62nd of 226 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Harrison Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bel Aire Elementary School
Elementary : Crossroads Elementary School
Elementary : River Oaks Elementary School
Elementary : Saucier Elementary School
Elementary : Three Rivers Elementary


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