Very Good
#255 of 863 schools in MS
Top 29% in state
Pass Christian High School
High School · Pass Christian Public School Dist · Pass Christian, MS
A Pass Christian Public School Dist high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
720 West North Street, Pass Christian, MS 39571
- Math 82% vs MS 67% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs MS 50% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pass Christian High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pass Christian 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated808/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pass Christian), 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
$64,469
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$1,004/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 7–12 | 3.8 mi | 256 | Compare → |
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| Bay High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | 4.8 mi | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pass Christian Public School Dist
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pass Christian High School is listed in PASS CHRISTIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pass Christian High School
Pass Christian High School is a public high school in Pass Christian, MS, part of Pass Christian Public School Dist, serving approximately 614 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pass Christian High School
What grades does Pass Christian High School serve?
Pass Christian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pass Christian High School?
Pass Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pass Christian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pass Christian High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pass Christian High School rank in MS?
Pass Christian High School ranks #255 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Pass Christian High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pass Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Pass Christian High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pass Christian High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pass Christian High School a charter school?
No, Pass Christian High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pass Christian High School a Title I school?
No, Pass Christian High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pass Christian High School?
52.9% of students at Pass Christian 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
- 614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (228) 452-2008
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 39571)
- 13,942
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
Official sources & links
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 39571; 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
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