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#575 of 863 schools in MS

Long Beach Senior High School

High School · Long Beach School Dist · Long Beach, MS

A Long Beach School Dist high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

300 East Old Pass Road, Long Beach, MS 39560

  • Math 82% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% proficient (2022)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency76% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation13.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$11,009
Chronic Absenteeism29.2%

Students at Long Beach Senior High School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2019, reaching 76% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Long Beach Senior 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,073/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Long Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$73,090

Median home value

$210,800

Median rent

$1,196/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

67.9%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
13.8% participation·State avg: 2.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·28 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 verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Long Beach School Dist

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$11,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Long Beach Senior High School is listed in LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Long Beach Senior High School

Long Beach Senior High School is a public high school in Long Beach, MS, part of Long Beach School Dist, serving approximately 934 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #575 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Long Beach Senior High School

What grades does Long Beach Senior High School serve?

Long Beach Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Long Beach Senior High School?

Long Beach Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 934 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Long Beach Senior High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Long Beach Senior High School rank in MS?

Long Beach Senior High School ranks #575 of 863 schools in MS.

What is Long Beach Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Long Beach Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Long Beach Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Beach Senior High School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Long Beach Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Long Beach Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Long Beach Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long Beach Senior High School?

51.2% of students at Long Beach Senior 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
934
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Harrison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.2%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 39560)
18,505
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
40.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 39560; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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