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
1,154 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dana Trochessett
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
91%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
91%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
10.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
90.6%
State Average
0.8%
Science
79.4%
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
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%

School Rankings

#5 Niche Standout HS in Mississippi
Source: Niche

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 302 Students
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 248 Students
Mississippi State University 241 Students
University of Mississippi 222 Students
University of South Alabama 190 Students
William Carey University 101 Students
The University of Alabama 84 Students
Louisiana State University 79 Students
Jackson State University 76 Students
Pearl River Community College 55 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 80 Students
Business 45 Students
Psychology 45 Students
Biology 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Education 22 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 21 Students
Engineering 20 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 182 Reviews
2.0 Junior
9/25/2025
A great school," they say, even though they have never been inside its walls. I may sound like just another jaded student, but my experience at West Harrison is subpar. No auditorium for performing arts, but the football team (who won a maximum of 3 games last season) needs another locker room. I understand the push for students to go to the local colleges, and we have a handful of dual credit courses I am thankful for. However, our APs are almost nonexistent. I don't feel like I am challenged whatsoever. The administration finds a weird pleasure in "making examples" out of good students, which leads me to believe they are aiming to overachieve some sort of disciplinary quota.
5.0 Senior
9/29/2024
Ive been at West Harrison for 4 years and we've had 3 different principals. It really depends on whos leading the school to determine how good it is. Either way during my time here we've been #1 or #2 in the state and most of the teachers care a lot about your success. The counselors are also so great helping you to determine life after highschool.
4.0 Sophomore
4/8/2024
West Harrison High is an all-around good school. It follows a structure and rules well. However, leaves little room for freedom in the students.
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
West Harrison High School is without a doubt the best school on the Gulf Coast. The administration fosters a culture of excellence, and the faculty, staff and students meet the expectations. Discipline is not an issue in class rooms. Students want to learn and are active participants in the learning...

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West Harrison High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gulfport, MS and is served by the Harrison County School District in Mississippi. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,154 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 91% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. West Harrison High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like West Harrison Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Gulfport has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Harrison High School.

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