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BILOXI HIGH SCHOOL

1845 Tribe Drive, Biloxi, MS 39532BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,728
Students
Total enrolled
86%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$15,502
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 8% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,728 students in grades 09–12 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,502 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

BILOXI HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in Biloxi, Mississippi, serving grades 09–12 with 1,728 students. The district invests $15,502 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at BILOXI HIGH SCHOOL

1,728
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
110
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution866 male · 862 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 1,725 students
Student Composition
42%
15%
37%
Asian4%
White42%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black37%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 280063000053

Academic Outcomes at BILOXI HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
86
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
86%
State avg
84%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,502Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,502
State avg
$14,449
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,821
Student Support$2,945
Administration$1,860
Operations$2,325
Other$1,550
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,502 spent per student, an estimated $6,867 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
38%
State government
31.8%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal programs
30.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 86% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NORTH BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPOPPS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBACK BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGORENFLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+1 more
↓
Middle
BILOXI JUNIOR HIGHBILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY
↓
High School
R D BROWN VOC CENTER
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyHarrison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST →
Phone: (228)435-6105
NCES ID: 280063000053
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Biloxi seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST
Mid
BILOXI JUNIOR HIGH
881 students · 07–08
100% FRL
Mid
BILOXI UPPER ELEMENTARY
800 students · 05–06
100% FRL
Elem
NORTH BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
754 students · KG–04
100% FRL
Elem
POPPS FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
552 students · KG–04
99% FRL
Elem
BACK BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
535 students · KG–04
99% FRL
Elem
GORENFLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
350 students · 01–04
99% FRL
Elem
NICHOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
212 students · PK–KG
99% FRL
High
R D BROWN VOC CENTER
0 students · 09–12
District School Rankings
Location
1845 Tribe Drive, Biloxi, MS 39532
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.