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#284 of 863 schools in MS

Top 33% in state

Biloxi High School

High School · Biloxi Public School Dist · Biloxi, MS

A Biloxi Public School Dist high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1845 Tribe Drive, Biloxi, MS 39532

  • Math 81% vs MS 67% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs MS 50% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81.1% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.4% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg+14.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.9 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation12.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$13,206
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Biloxi High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency81%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
67%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
50%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
81%
ELA
53%
2025
Math
81%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Biloxi High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average261/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,892

Median home value

$227,400

Median rent

$1,098/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.8% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Biloxi Public School Dist

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$13,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Biloxi High School is listed in BILOXI PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Biloxi High School

Biloxi High School is a public high school in Biloxi, MS, part of Biloxi Public School Dist, serving approximately 1,697 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Biloxi High School

What grades does Biloxi High School serve?

Biloxi High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Biloxi High School?

Biloxi High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,697 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Biloxi High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Biloxi High School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Biloxi High School rank in MS?

Biloxi High School ranks #284 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Biloxi High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Biloxi High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Biloxi High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Biloxi High School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Biloxi High School a charter school?

No, Biloxi High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Biloxi High School a Title I school?

No, Biloxi High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Biloxi High School?

53.4% of students at Biloxi High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,697
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
108
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Harrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 39532)
36,710
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
39.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 39532; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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