Summary:
Zip code 39567 contains a single high school, Pascagoula High, which serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 1,127 students. As part of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District, the school operates within a highly rated district. Pascagoula High serves a high-poverty student population, with nearly 70% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, yet it maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8 students per teacher.
Pascagoula High has earned a 3-star state rating for three consecutive years, with notable improvement in its state ranking from 110th to 79th in the most recent year. Its graduation rate of 89.8% is above the state average of 89.2%. In MAAP End-of-Course exams, the school shows strong results in Biology at 71% proficiency compared to 63.1% statewide, and English II at 54.6% versus 49.3% statewide. Algebra I remains slightly below the state average at 65% versus 66%. Chronic absenteeism stands at 23.9%, matching the state average.
The school demonstrated impressive year-over-year improvements across all tested subjects. Biology proficiency jumped 12.9 points from 58.1% to 71.0%, English II rose 2.3 points to 54.6%, and Algebra I improved 7.3 points to 65.0%. Given that nearly 70% of students face economic disadvantage, these above-average outcomes highlight the school's effective support systems, particularly in literacy and science. The improvements suggest Pascagoula High is on a promising upward trajectory, though reducing chronic absenteeism could further boost achievement.
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