Gautier High School

Gautier High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4307 Gautier Vancleave Rd,  Gautier, MS
Pascagoula Gautier School District
3.8
3.7
880 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Al Sparkman
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
65%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
65%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
23
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
92.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
68.3%
State Average
0.8%
Science
11.4%
State Average
18%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Black
44%
White
32.2%
Hispanic
18.1%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Niche Standout HS in Mississippi
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Southern Mississippi 300 Students
Mississippi State University 288 Students
University of South Alabama 279 Students
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 258 Students
University of Mississippi 204 Students
The University of Alabama 128 Students
Louisiana State University 119 Students
William Carey University 111 Students
Alcorn State University 109 Students
Jackson State University 102 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 117 Students
Business 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Biology 45 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Physical Therapy 29 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Mechanical Engineering 20 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 150 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/6/2025
The best part about my experience at Gautier High School is meeting some of the most amazing teachers and meeting my life long best friends. Some of my worst parts would be having some teachers who would only teach a certain way instead of accommodating to everyone's learning style. I would like to see a change in spirit week when it comes to the different diversities.
5.0 Alum
7/4/2024
I would love to see more support fir extracurricular activities. I feel this would enrich school culture and experiences.
4.0 Junior
9/19/2022
I personally just like the sports and the dress code change, but tiny details on the dress code not allowed are very annoying.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/17/2015
Great school, great community, fabulous location! My youngest is a senior this year and will be the third one to graduate from Gautier High School.
1.0 student
7/26/2011
I am a student of GHS and going into my eleventh grade year. They refuse to let us wear jackets in the building during some of our coldest months. I'm sure they have their reasons, however, schools are for learning. Having half of your head dyed one color and the other side another, isn't distractin...
5.0 parent
2/13/2009

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Gautier High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gautier, MS, in the Gautier neighborhood, and is served by the Pascagoula Gautier School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 880 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Gautier High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $209,983. Discover additional schools in the area, like Singing River Elementary School, Gautier Middle School, College Park Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Gautier has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gautier High School.

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