Serving 1,728 students in grades 9-12, Biloxi High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Biloxi High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Biloxi High School's student population of 1,728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Students by Grade
Biloxi High School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Biloxi High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
16%
5%
Black
37%
47%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
39%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Biloxi High School is ranked #83 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Biloxi High School often compared to?
Biloxi High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gulfport High School, Diberville Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Biloxi High School?
The graduation rate of Biloxi High School is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Biloxi High School?
1,728 students attend Biloxi High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Biloxi High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biloxi High School?
Biloxi High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Biloxi High School offer ?
Biloxi High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Biloxi High School part of?
Biloxi High School is part of Biloxi Public School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 11/17/2020This is an amazing school!!! Great teachers and great kids!! With the best facilities!!5 5/19/2020This school system has consistently provided an exceptional experience for all the students. It creates an environment of pride and success. I would highly recommend this school district to any student that wants to thrive.2 2/25/2011This school cannot handle students coming from a block schedule. Your child will lose credits. The School Board does not listen to parents. In comparison to other High Schools nearby which are on block schedule and that allow parents to be involved in discipline, I would avould this school and its administration like a nasty plague. They are behind the times.Review Biloxi High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This is an amazing school!!! Great teachers and great kids!! With the best facilities!!
This school system has consistently provided an exceptional experience for all the students. It creates an environment of pride and success. I would highly recommend this school district to any student that wants to thrive.
This school cannot handle students coming from a block schedule. Your child will lose credits. The School Board does not listen to parents. In comparison to other High Schools nearby which are on block schedule and that allow parents to be involved in discipline, I would avould this school and its administration like a nasty plague. They are behind the times.
Review Biloxi High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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