West Harrison High School

West Harrison High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10399 County Farm Rd,  Gulfport, MS
Harrison County School District
3.8
4.5
1,124 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dana Trochessett
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
91%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
91%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
10.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
349:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
59.8%
Black
30%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#10 Niche Standout HS in Mississippi
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 316 Students
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 250 Students
Mississippi State University 247 Students
University of Mississippi 216 Students
University of South Alabama 193 Students
William Carey University 107 Students
The University of Alabama 92 Students
Louisiana State University 84 Students
Jackson State University 80 Students
Millsaps College 62 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 83 Students
Business 51 Students
Psychology 43 Students
Biology 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 20 Students
Engineering 18 Students
Education 18 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 177 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/4/2024
Being a student at West Harrison High School has been great. Going here makes you feel like you belong and you always feel welcome and included. There are plenty of clubs and sports for you to try. The staff and administrators are the best. When you leave West Harrison High School, you will feel "college and career ready!"
5.0 Senior
10/17/2022
I enjoyed just about every aspect of the school life. School events were extremely enjoyable and, as a member of the student government, I found that creating said events was incredibly engaging.
4.0 Senior
9/9/2022
What I like most about West Harrison High School is the teaching staff. The teaching staff of the school are very friendly. The sports of the school are also very successful.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 8 Reviews
1.0 student
4/1/2022
Anybody who tells you this school is great is half correct. They don't, however, tell you the dark side of it. The Harrison County District is pretty good, don't get me wrong. Keep doing your job. WHHS is one of the top choices you would take your child into if you are trying to get them into the Ha...
5.0 parent
9/22/2017
Very strict with good morals and great athletes, including the #1 band in the South WHHS!
5.0 parent
4/25/2017
I have never seen a school so dedicated to their students. They expect a lot and really work with them if they have a hard time.
5.0 teacher
4/29/2014
My school cares about each and every student and makes sure that each one of their needs is taken care of from academic to personal. West Harrison HIgh School CARES

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