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Pass Christian High School

Public Grades 9-12

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 98% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

Pass Christian High School is a public high school serving 614 students in grades 9-12 in the Pass Christian Public School District. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Mississippi, with a statewide ranking between 5 and 30 over the past 10 years. Pass Christian High School's academic performance is significantly higher than the state averages across all subject areas, including Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History.

The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.9% to 93.3% over the past few years, consistently outperforming the state average. While the school's chronic absenteeism rates have shown some variability, they have generally been lower than the state average, indicating a strong student engagement and attendance culture. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.93% to 99.54% over the past few years, suggesting a diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic background.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Harrison Central High School, Gulfport High School, and Hancock High School, Pass Christian High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. This suggests that Pass Christian High School is a high-performing school within the region.

604

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,823

Per pupil spending ?

55.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

720 W. North Street
Pass Christian, MS 39571

(228) 452-2008

District: Pass Christian School District

Feeder schools for Pass Christian High School:

Elementary:	Delisle Elementary School
	Pass Christian Elementary School
Middle:	Pass Christian Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.1%

African American:

24.0%

Hispanic:

7.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Mississippi average (79% vs 66% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Mississippi high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Mississippi average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg79%

Mississippi avg66%

5^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 2% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 130Pass Christian School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	92.6	5 of 232	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	85.2	15 of 228	93.4%	★★★★★
2023	81.5	30 of 226	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	85.1	13 of 228	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	91.6	7 of 231	97.0%	★★★★★
2019	88.6	11 of 233	95.3%	★★★★★
2018	84.5	18 of 233	92.3%	★★★★★
2017	88.7	9 of 237	96.2%	★★★★★
2016	89.9	5 of 231	97.8%	★★★★★
2015	81.2	19 of 226	91.6%	★★★★★
2014	74.0	35 of 236	85.2%	★★★★☆
2013	82.5	15 of 238	93.7%	★★★★★
2012	84.1	12 of 241	95.0%	★★★★★
2011	85.7	2 of 244	99.2%	★★★★★
2010	85.7	2 of 235	99.1%	★★★★★
2009	85.8	1 of 235	99.6%	★★★★★
2008	84.0	5 of 235	97.9%	★★★★★
2007	84.4	1 of 232	99.6%	★★★★★
2006	72.5	36 of 232	84.5%	★★★★☆
2005	82.1	4 of 232	98.3%	★★★★★
2004	74.4	24 of 232	89.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History185%+16 vs state

Algebra I82%+14 vs state

Biology80%+18 vs state

English II78%+28 vs state

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Schools Near Pass Christian High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Pass Christian High School	Public	9-12	720 W. North Street	Pass Christian	39571	Harrison County	Pass Christian School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 452-2008	604	47	12.8	55.1%	357 (59.1%)	145 (24.0%)	45 (7.5%)	12 (2.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.8%)	92.6	5^th of 232 public high schools	97.8%		85.2	15^th of 228 public high schools	93.4%	10	81.5	77.6	79.9	85.2	$14,823
Bay High School	Public	9-12	750 Blue Meadow Road	Bay St Louis	39520	Hancock County	Bay Waveland School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 467-6611	491	34	14.2		309 (62.9%)	106 (21.6%)	46 (9.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.3%)	76.7	53^rd of 232 public high schools	77.2%		80.8	30^th of 228 public high schools	86.8%	23	73.9	58.5	74.0	88.1	$17,877
Long Beach High School	Public	9-12	300 East Old PassRoad	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 863-6945	895	67	13.4	51.1%	630 (70.4%)	119 (13.3%)	29 (3.2%)	19 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (10.9%)	91.1	8^th of 232 public high schools	96.6%		88.5	8^th of 228 public high schools	96.5%		92.2	68.0	88.6	94.1	$10,965
West Harrison High	Public	9-12	10399 County Farm Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 539-8900	1,216	69	17.5	64.7%	661 (54.4%)	435 (35.8%)	78 (6.4%)	19 (1.6%)	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	13 (1.1%)	90.6	11^th of 232 public high schools	95.3%		88.5	7^th of 228 public high schools	96.9%	4	87.6	70.8	84.6	87.5	$10,723
Hancock High School	Public	9-12	7084 Stennis Airport Drive	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 467-2251	1,184	74	16.0	59.5%	966 (81.6%)	100 (8.4%)	69 (5.8%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	36 (3.0%)	79.7	43^rd of 232 public high schools	81.5%		85.4	14^th of 228 public high schools	93.9%	29	83.9	61.7	73.3	79.5	$13,683
Hancock County Career Technical Cen	Public	9-12	7180 Airport Road	Kiln	39556	Hancock County	Hancock School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 467-3568	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harrison County Alternative School	Public	7-12	11072 Highway 49	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 539-5956	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gulfport High School	Public	9-12	100 Perry Street	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 896-7525	1,702	135	12.5	55.7%	596 (35.0%)	857 (50.4%)	163 (9.6%)	24 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	58 (3.4%)	77.2	50^th of 232 public high schools	78.4%		63.5	84^th of 228 public high schools	63.2%	34	79.1	64.3	65.9	78.6	$12,908
Gulfport Vocational Annex	Public	9-12	100 Perry Street	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 896-6011	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harrison County Career and Technical Center	Public	10-12	15600 School Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 832-6652	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pass Christian High School

What is the racial makeup of Pass Christian High School?

Students at Pass Christian High School are 59% White, 24% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Pass Christian High School a good school?

Yes! Pass Christian High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 232 Mississippi high schools.

What schools feed into Pass Christian High School?

Pass Christian High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Delisle Elementary School
Elementary : Pass Christian Elementary School
Middle : Pass Christian Middle School

How many students attend Pass Christian High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 604 students attended Pass Christian High School.

What district is Pass Christian High School in?

Pass Christian School District

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