Ocean Springs High School

Summary:

Ocean Springs High School is a public high school serving 1,899 students in grades 9-12 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, part of the Pascagoula-Gautier School District. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Mississippi, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ocean Springs High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly higher than the state averages. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 91.7% in Algebra I, 74.7% in English II, 85.9% in Biology, and 86.4% in U.S. History, far surpassing the state's results. The school's diverse student body, with 12.53% African American, 5.95% Hispanic, and 3.53% Asian students, reflects the community's demographics. Additionally, Ocean Springs High School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.3 to 16.1 students per teacher, allowing for more personalized attention.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Pascagoula High School, Moss Point High School, and Gautier High School, Ocean Springs High School consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency. This exceptional performance, combined with the school's consistent high ranking and commitment to excellence, make it a model for other schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6701 Old Spanish Trail
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

(228) 875-0333

District: Ocean Springs School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3^rd of 228 Mississippi High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,596

Feeder schools for Ocean Springs High School:

Elementary:	Magnolia Park Elementary
	Oak Park Elementary School
	Pecan Park Elementary School
Middle:	Ocean Springs Middle School
	Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 1,899

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.9%

African American:

12.5%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ocean Springs High School ranks better than 98.7% of high schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ocean Springs 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 Racial makeup is: White (71.9%), African American (12.5%), Hispanic (6%). (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 Ocean Springs High School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Ocean Springs High School employs 124 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocean Springs High School is $10,596.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Ocean Springs High School 3^rd of 228 Mississippi public high schools. (See Ocean Springs High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ocean Springs High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MS State Percentile
2004	73.83	30^th	232	87.1%
2005	79.29	15^th	232	93.5%
2006	72.31	38^th	232	83.6%
2007	79.09	17^th	232	92.7%
2008	75.40	44^th	235	81.3%
2009	80.44	15^th	235	93.6%
2010	76.23	28^th	235	88.1%
2011	69.40	56^th	244	77.0%
2012	87.72	3^rd	241	98.8%
2013	82.61	14^th	238	94.1%
2014	81.66	16^th	236	93.2%
2015	80.33	21^st	226	90.7%
2016	83.18	19^th	231	91.8%
2017	87.19	15^th	237	93.7%
2018	91.33	2^nd	233	99.1%
2019	89.38	8^th	233	96.6%
2021	96.95	2^nd	231	99.1%
2022	92.76	1^st	228	99.6%
2023	92.85	2^nd	226	99.1%
2024	90.89	3^rd	228	98.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Ocean Springs High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	768	64	25	3	4	n/a	n/a	864
1991	768	58	26	5	0	n/a	n/a	857
1992	803	57	22	2	0	n/a	n/a	884
1993	840	62	24	2	0	n/a	n/a	928
1994	910	64	21	1	0	n/a	n/a	996
1995	946	71	20	6	4	n/a	n/a	1047
1996	946	71	20	6	4	n/a	n/a	1047
1997	1290	86	33	9	5	n/a	n/a	1423
1998	1310	69	30	10	0	n/a	n/a	1419
1999	1293	86	32	15	0	n/a	n/a	1426
2000	1326	87	35	14	0	n/a	n/a	1462
2001	1350	100	26	20	0	n/a	n/a	1496
2002	1416	113	50	27	3	n/a	n/a	1609
2003	1416	113	50	27	3	n/a	n/a	1609
2004	1436	126	50	21	2	n/a	n/a	1635
2005	1494	153	61	29	3	n/a	n/a	1740
2006	1403	139	64	26	3	n/a	n/a	1635
2007	1459	157	67	43	2	n/a	n/a	1728
2008	1411	196	78	39	4	n/a	n/a	1728
2009	1365	204	74	45	3	0	0	1691
2010	1310	214	70	49	3	1	2	1649
2011	1267	204	70	57	3	1	0	1602
2012	1304	221	61	71	5	0	0	1662
2013	1307	227	65	65	8	2	6	1680
2014	1344	248	69	57	6	0	6	1730
2015	1389	269	62	70	10	3	8	1811
2016	1371	262	60	71	8	2	13	1787
2017	1370	256	57	76	10	6	12	1787
2018	1463	229	59	81	9	9	10	1860
2019	1439	244	55	88	5	6	18	1855
2020	1436	245	55	90	7	6	25	1864
2021	1357	237	62	103	8	4	37	1808
2022	1343	246	63	97	9	4	83	1845
2023	1366	238	67	113	13	3	99	1899

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 Ocean Springs High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	864	44.9	19.2	n/a
1991	857	44.5	19.2	n/a
1992	884	43.5	20.3	15.7
1993	928	46.2	20.1	15.9
1994	996	50.6	19.7	14.7
1995	1047	53.8	19.5	14.9
1996	1047	53.8	19.5	14.9
1997	1423	75.9	18.7	15.1
1998	1419	82.9	17.1	16.1
1999	1426	84.4	16.9	24.5
2000	1462	86.2	17.0	24.6
2001	1496	86.0	17.4	24.5
2002	1609	86.5	18.6	24.4
2003	1609	86.5	18.6	24.4
2004	1635	90.3	18.1	15.3
2005	1740	94.5	18.4	18.9
2006	1635	94.5	17.3	26.5
2007	1728	97.7	17.7	21.4
2008	1728	98.2	17.6	20.6
2009	1691	99.3	17.0	24
2010	1649	104.7	15.7	26.4
2011	1602	106.7	15.0	28
2012	1662	104.4	15.9	32.8
2013	1680	105.1	15.9	35.8
2014	1730	106.9	16.1	34.7
2015	1811	102.0	17.7	35.5
2016	1787	101.0	17.6	38.1
2017	1787	106.1	16.8	36.9
2018	1860	103.8	17.9	36.4
2019	1855	108.2	17.1	35.4
2020	1864	114.1	16.3	36.2
2021	1808	114.1	15.8	99.8
2022	1845	114.2	16.1	99.8
2023	1899	124.0	15.3	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 Ocean Springs High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	864	44.9	19.2	n/a
1991	857	44.5	19.2	n/a
1992	884	43.5	20.3	15.7
1993	928	46.2	20.1	15.9
1994	996	50.6	19.7	14.7
1995	1047	53.8	19.5	14.9
1996	1047	53.8	19.5	14.9
1997	1423	75.9	18.7	15.1
1998	1419	82.9	17.1	16.1
1999	1426	84.4	16.9	24.5
2000	1462	86.2	17.0	24.6
2001	1496	86.0	17.4	24.5
2002	1609	86.5	18.6	24.4
2003	1609	86.5	18.6	24.4
2004	1635	90.3	18.1	15.3
2005	1740	94.5	18.4	18.9
2006	1635	94.5	17.3	26.5
2007	1728	97.7	17.7	21.4
2008	1728	98.2	17.6	20.6
2009	1691	99.3	17.0	24
2010	1649	104.7	15.7	26.4
2011	1602	106.7	15.0	28
2012	1662	104.4	15.9	32.8
2013	1680	105.1	15.9	35.8
2014	1730	106.9	16.1	34.7
2015	1811	102.0	17.7	35.5
2016	1787	101.0	17.6	38.1
2017	1787	106.1	16.8	36.9
2018	1860	103.8	17.9	36.4
2019	1855	108.2	17.1	35.4
2020	1864	114.1	16.3	36.2
2021	1808	114.1	15.8	99.8
2022	1845	114.2	16.1	99.8
2023	1899	124.0	15.3	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 Ocean Springs High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$8,536
2018	$8,344
2019	$9,162
2020	$10,008
2021	$9,988
2022	$10,596

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocean Springs High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 8^th of 233 High schools	Ranks 2^nd of 226 High schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Ocean Springs High School)	69.4	92.8	23.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Ocean Springs School District)	76.5	92.8	16.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Mississippi)	49.3	65.8	16.5%
End of Course English II (Ocean Springs High School)	66.6	74.5	7.9%
End of Course English II (Ocean Springs School District)	66.6	74.5	7.9%
End of Course English II (Mississippi)	43.9	50.1	6.2%
End of Course Biology (Ocean Springs High School)	86.3	89.3	3%
End of Course Biology (Ocean Springs School District)	86.3	89.3	3%
End of Course Biology (Mississippi)	57.2	60.9	3.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Ocean Springs High School)	80.8	89.5	8.7%
End of Course U.S. History1 (Ocean Springs School District)	80.8	89.5	8.7%
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	1855	1899	2.4%
African American	244	238	2.5%
American Indian	5	13	160%
Asian	55	67	21.8%
Hispanic	88	113	28.4%
Pacific Islander	6	3	50%
White	1439	1366	5.1%
Two or More Races	18	99	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.4%	99.8%	64.5%

Schools Near Ocean Springs 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
Ocean Springs High School	Public	9-12	6701 Old Spanish Trail	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 875-0333	1,899	124	15.3	99.8%	1,366 (71.9%)	238 (12.5%)	113 (6.0%)	67 (3.5%)	13 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	99 (5.2%)	90.9	3^rd of 228 public high schools	98.7%		92.9	2^nd of 226 public high schools	99.1%	1	91.7	74.7	85.9	86.4	$10,596
Keys Vocational Center	Public	9-12	6701 Old Spanish Trail	Ocean Springs	39564	Jackson County	Ocean Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 872-3411	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gautier High School	Public	9-12	4307 Gautier/Vancleave	Gautier	39553	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 522-8783	901	62	14.5	100.0%	290 (32.2%)	396 (44.0%)	163 (18.1%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (4.7%)	57.2	102^nd of 228 public high schools	55.3%		67.8	63^rd of 226 public high schools	72.1%	39	70.9	50.6	62.4	68.7	$15,010
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
Jackson County Vocational Center	Public	10-12	12425 Hwy 57	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3950	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Vancleave High School	Public	9-12	12424 Hwy 57	Vancleave	39565	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 283-3720	737	44	16.6	99.6%	672 (91.2%)	28 (3.8%)	25 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (0.9%)	87.5	10^th of 228 public high schools	95.6%		83	22^nd of 226 public high schools	90.3%	12	81.0	67.5	82.6	94.0	$11,814
Moss Point Career & Technical Educa	Public	9-12	4913 Weems Street	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 474-1455	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Moss Point High School	Public	9-12	4913 Weems Street	Moss Point	39563	Jackson County	Moss Point Separate School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 475-5721	455	48	9.5	100.0%	62 (13.6%)	351 (77.1%)	27 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	51	120^th of 228 public high schools	47.4%		44.3	133^rd of 226 public high schools	41.2%	13	69.1	33.3	70.2	68.6	$17,598
College & Career Technical Inst.	Public	9-12	2602 Market Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	No	(228) 938-6579	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pascagoula High School	Public	9-12	1716 Tucker Street	Pascagoula	39567	Jackson County	Pascagoula-Gautier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(228) 938-6443	1,187	75	15.8	100.0%	336 (28.3%)	567 (47.8%)	231 (19.5%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.0%)	62.6	87^th of 228 public high schools	61.8%		71.4	52^nd of 226 public high schools	77.0%	35	61.9	53.4	60.6	83.8	$13,963

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Springs High School

What schools feed into Ocean Springs High School?

Ocean Springs High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Magnolia Park Elementary
Elementary : Oak Park Elementary School
Elementary : Pecan Park Elementary School
Middle : Ocean Springs Middle School
Middle : Ocean Springs Upper Elementary School

How many students attend Ocean Springs High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,899 students attended Ocean Springs High School.

What district is Ocean Springs High School in?

Ocean Springs School District

What is the racial makeup of Ocean Springs High School?

Students at Ocean Springs High School are 72% White, 13% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Ocean Springs High School a good school?

Yes! Ocean Springs High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3^rd of 228 Mississippi high schools.

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