Biloxi High School

Q: Is Biloxi High School a good school?

Biloxi High School ranks 28 th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Biloxi High School is a public high school serving 1,728 students in grades 9-12 in Biloxi, Mississippi, which is part of the Biloxi Public School District. The school consistently performs well academically, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average, and has a diverse student population with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Biloxi High School's academic performance is a standout, with 87.3% proficiency in Algebra I, 58.9% in English II, 74.5% in Biology, and 83.4% in U.S. History, all well above the state averages. The school's student body is more racially diverse than some nearby schools, with 42.13% White, 36.98% African American, 15.45% Hispanic, and 3.59% Asian students. However, Biloxi High School faces significant economic challenges, with 99.83% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Ocean Springs High School, Long Beach Senior High School, and Diberville Senior High School, Biloxi High School performs well academically, but some of the nearby schools have even higher proficiency rates and rankings. While Biloxi High School is a strong-performing school, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in subjects like English II, where proficiency rates are lower compared to other subject areas.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1845 Tribe Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532

(228) 435-6105

District: Biloxi Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,439

Feeder schools for Biloxi High School:

Elementary:	Back Bay Elementary School
	Gorenflo Elementary School
	North Bay Elementary School
	Popps Ferry Elementary School
Middle:	Biloxi Junior High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 1,728

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

African American:

37.0%

Hispanic:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Biloxi High School ranks better than 87.7% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Biloxi High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Biloxi High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.1%), African American (37%), Hispanic (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Biloxi High School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Biloxi High School employs 109.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Biloxi High School is $13,439.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Biloxi High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Biloxi High School 28^th of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Biloxi High School in the ranking list.)

Biloxi Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Biloxi Public School District 20^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Biloxi High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	74.14	27^th	232	88.4%
2005	71.60	48^th	232	79.3%
2006	75.90	21^st	232	90.9%
2007	76.62	29^th	232	87.5%
2008	65.50	81^st	235	65.5%
2009	67.65	71^st	235	69.8%
2010	67.71	78^th	235	66.8%
2011	47.35	141^st	244	42.2%
2012	72.71	50^th	241	79.3%
2013	77.27	40^th	238	83.2%
2014	67.65	63^rd	236	73.3%
2015	68.78	48^th	226	78.8%
2016	72.95	40^th	231	82.7%
2017	79.71	30^th	237	87.3%
2018	85.02	16^th	233	93.1%
2019	86.49	12^th	233	94.8%
2021	91.46	8^th	231	96.5%
2022	80.31	32^nd	228	86.0%
2023	78.12	37^th	226	83.6%
2024	81.68	28^th	228	87.7%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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50%

by a parent
Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Biloxi High is a great school, and is well ahead of the region in which it is placed. We moved here with a daughter entering 10th grade who had just left a top North Carolina school. We were nervous. All of our apprehensions have been relieved. The faculty, staff, facilities, and student body have all proven wonderful. Certainly with God's help the transition was easier than we were hoping, and our daughter continues to excel. We checked out every school, public and private, within driving distance and chose Biloxi. We pay tuition to have her there and it's worth every dollar.

The other review is strangely misguided. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 25, 2011

THIS SCHOOL DISTRICT IS NARROW MINDED AND BEHIND THE TIMES. THE SCHOOL BOARD ACTS LIKE BULLIES AND DOESNT APPEAR TO LISTEN TO PARENTS. IF YOU COME FROM A BLOCK SCHEDULE SCHOOL DONT GO TO THIS ONE OR YOU WILL LOSE CREDITS. THE OTHER LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS ARE MORE CLUED IN TO WHAT STUDENTS/PARENTS WOULD LIKE OUT OF THEIR SCHOOLS. AVOID IT IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Biloxi High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	977	456	149	23	5	n/a	n/a	1610
1991	937	464	164	27	3	n/a	n/a	1595
1992	959	470	164	25	0	n/a	n/a	1618
1993	978	483	142	21	0	n/a	n/a	1624
1994	941	500	171	26	5	n/a	n/a	1643
1995	629	365	126	20	4	n/a	n/a	1144
1996	629	365	126	20	4	n/a	n/a	1144
1997	656	377	129	14	0	n/a	n/a	1176
1998	579	327	113	21	1	n/a	n/a	1041
1999	583	344	112	23	1	n/a	n/a	1063
2000	581	356	114	21	1	n/a	n/a	1073
2001	597	357	126	20	4	n/a	n/a	1104
2002	667	363	119	28	1	n/a	n/a	1178
2003	667	363	119	28	1	n/a	n/a	1178
2004	669	343	106	26	3	n/a	n/a	1147
2005	683	340	107	26	3	n/a	n/a	1159
2006	700	309	90	29	3	n/a	n/a	1131
2007	618	279	86	31	0	n/a	n/a	1014
2008	641	299	83	40	4	n/a	n/a	1067
2009	604	294	71	40	6	0	0	1015
2010	831	477	86	73	5	0	0	1472
2011	786	481	85	88	2	2	2	1446
2012	806	501	92	89	6	4	1	1499
2013	761	534	84	82	6	2	3	1472
2014	778	533	84	87	5	1	4	1492
2015	742	552	85	102	1	1	6	1489
2016	769	597	77	111	1	0	6	1561
2017	794	594	84	141	2	1	35	1651
2018	792	624	88	149	3	1	42	1699
2019	804	609	92	181	4	5	59	1754
2020	782	602	88	199	4	6	57	1738
2021	757	590	82	231	3	4	75	1742
2022	747	582	69	231	3	5	87	1724
2023	728	639	62	267	3	6	23	1728

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Biloxi High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1610	83.4	19.3	n/a
1991	1595	81.8	19.4	n/a
1992	1618	81.1	19.9	49.5
1993	1624	81.2	20.0	49.9
1994	1643	92.7	17.7	49.7
1995	1144	75.1	15.2	48.2
1996	1144	75.1	15.2	48.2
1997	1176	71.6	16.4	51.8
1998	1041	80.8	12.9	52
1999	1063	80.6	13.2	70.2
2000	1073	76.8	14.0	65.3
2001	1104	82.0	13.5	62.8
2002	1178	79.1	14.9	65.2
2003	1178	79.1	14.9	65.2
2004	1147	72.4	15.8	46.4
2005	1159	65.3	17.7	48.7
2006	1131	60.6	18.7	60.5
2007	1014	62.0	16.4	47.4
2008	1067	64.4	16.6	56.5
2009	1015	58.6	17.3	53
2010	1472	80.7	18.2	55.2
2011	1446	72.6	19.9	58.6
2012	1499	84.5	17.7	57.5
2013	1472	84.9	17.3	59.4
2014	1492	86.7	17.2	59.4
2015	1489	88.0	16.9	59.6
2016	1561	104.0	15.0	58.8
2017	1651	104.5	15.7	52
2018	1699	101.0	16.8	54.9
2019	1754	99.5	17.6	60.2
2020	1738	103.8	16.7	57.9
2021	1742	106.9	16.2	99.8
2022	1724	106.5	16.1	99.8
2023	1728	109.9	15.7	99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Biloxi High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1610	83.4	19.3	n/a
1991	1595	81.8	19.4	n/a
1992	1618	81.1	19.9	49.5
1993	1624	81.2	20.0	49.9
1994	1643	92.7	17.7	49.7
1995	1144	75.1	15.2	48.2
1996	1144	75.1	15.2	48.2
1997	1176	71.6	16.4	51.8
1998	1041	80.8	12.9	52
1999	1063	80.6	13.2	70.2
2000	1073	76.8	14.0	65.3
2001	1104	82.0	13.5	62.8
2002	1178	79.1	14.9	65.2
2003	1178	79.1	14.9	65.2
2004	1147	72.4	15.8	46.4
2005	1159	65.3	17.7	48.7
2006	1131	60.6	18.7	60.5
2007	1014	62.0	16.4	47.4
2008	1067	64.4	16.6	56.5
2009	1015	58.6	17.3	53
2010	1472	80.7	18.2	55.2
2011	1446	72.6	19.9	58.6
2012	1499	84.5	17.7	57.5
2013	1472	84.9	17.3	59.4
2014	1492	86.7	17.2	59.4
2015	1489	88.0	16.9	59.6
2016	1561	104.0	15.0	58.8
2017	1651	104.5	15.7	52
2018	1699	101.0	16.8	54.9
2019	1754	99.5	17.6	60.2
2020	1738	103.8	16.7	57.9
2021	1742	106.9	16.2	99.8
2022	1724	106.5	16.1	99.8
2023	1728	109.9	15.7	99.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Biloxi High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,908
2018	$10,009
2019	$9,980
2020	$11,342
2021	$12,498
2022	$13,439

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Biloxi High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 12^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 37^th of 226 High schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Biloxi High School)	77.6	84.5	6.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Biloxi Public School District)	77.6	84.6	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Biloxi High School)	59.9	60.2	0.3%
End of Course English II (Biloxi Public School District)	59.9	60.2	0.3%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Biloxi High School)	77.9	72.9	5%
End of Course Biology (Biloxi Public School District)	77.9	72.9	5%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Biloxi High School)	75.9	79.6	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Biloxi Public School District)	75.9	79.6	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Mississippi)	55.5	71.4	15.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1754	1728	1.5%
African American	609	639	4.9%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	92	62	32.6%
Hispanic	181	267	47.5%
Pacific Islander	5	6	20%
White	804	728	9.5%
Two or More Races	59	23	61%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.2%	99.8%	39.6%

Schools Near Biloxi High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP English II (2024)	MAAP Biology (2024)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
Biloxi High School	Public	9-12	1845 Tribe Drive	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 435-6105	1,728	110	15.7	99.8%	728 (42.1%)	639 (37.0%)	267 (15.5%)	62 (3.6%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	23 (1.3%)	81.7	28^th of 228 public high schools	87.7%		78.1	37^th of 226 public high schools	83.6%	9	87.3	58.9	74.5	83.4	$13,439
R D Brown Vocational Center	Public	9-12	1845 Tribe Drive	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Biloxi Public School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 435-6318	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Diberville Senior High School	Public	9-12	15625 Lamey Bridge Road	Biloxi	39532	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 392-2678	1,389	75	18.4	99.8%	768 (55.3%)	359 (25.8%)	110 (7.9%)	87 (6.3%)	4 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	55 (4.0%)	84.1	20^th of 228 public high schools	91.2%		85.8	12^th of 226 public high schools	94.7%	8	85.9	63.8	79.8	82.0	$10,015
Gulfport High School	Public	9-12	100 Perry Street	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 896-1750	1,728	100	17.2	99.8%	646 (37.4%)	880 (50.9%)	115 (6.7%)	27 (1.6%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (3.2%)	63.5	84^th of 228 public high schools	63.2%		72.2	51^st of 226 public high schools	77.4%	33	80.7	61.7	57.4	70.3	$12,356
Gulfport Vocational Annex	Public	9-12	100 Perry Street	Gulfport	39507	Harrison County	Gulfport School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 896-6011	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
St Martin High School	Public	9-12	11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd.	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3420	1,283	78	16.5	99.8%	750 (58.5%)	287 (22.4%)	74 (5.8%)	110 (8.6%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (4.0%)	74.8	51^st of 228 public high schools	77.6%		75.6	42^nd of 226 public high schools	81.4%	9	82.8	54.5	69.7	80.3	$11,039
Harrison County Alternative School	Public	7-12	11072 Highway 49	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 539-5956	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harrison Central High School	Public	9-12	15600 School Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 832-2610	1,486	88	16.9	99.8%	529 (35.6%)	763 (51.3%)	113 (7.6%)	21 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	55 (3.7%)	69.4	67^th of 228 public high schools	70.6%		67.9	62^nd of 226 public high schools	72.6%	5	77.7	52.9	69.3	75.7	$10,730
Harrison County Vocational Complex	Public	10-12	15600 School Road	Gulfport	39503	Harrison County	Harrison County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 832-6652	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Long Beach Senior High School	Public	9-12	300 East Old PassRoad	Long Beach	39560	Harrison County	Long Beach School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 863-6945	932	62	14.9	99.7%	678 (72.7%)	134 (14.4%)	20 (2.1%)	22 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (8.3%)	88.5	8^th of 228 public high schools	96.5%		85.4	14^th of 226 public high schools	93.8%	6	89.6	61.2	86.0	89.9	$10,600

Frequently Asked Questions about Biloxi High School

What district is Biloxi High School in?

Biloxi Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Biloxi High School?

Students at Biloxi High School are 42% White, 37% African American, 15% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Biloxi High School a good school?

Biloxi High School ranks 28^th of 228 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Biloxi High School?

Biloxi High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Back Bay Elementary School
Elementary : Gorenflo Elementary School
Elementary : North Bay Elementary School
Elementary : Popps Ferry Elementary School
Middle : Biloxi Junior High

How many students attend Biloxi High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,728 students attended Biloxi High School.

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