At a glance
Reported students
895
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Mississippi high enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
475
Long Beach High School: 895 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 907
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Long Beach High School
Long Beach High School is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in Long Beach. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Long Beach School District. NCES reports 895 students for 2024–25.
Among 291 high schools in Mississippi with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 367 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Mississippi median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.4%) and Black (13.3%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Long Beach High School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.4%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black13.3%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Long Beach School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harper McCaughan Elementary
Middle · Grades 04–06
622 reported students
Long Beach Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
475 reported students
Reeves Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
453 reported students
Quarles Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–03
429 reported students
Public schools near Long Beach High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Middle School Middle · Long Beach School District | 07–08 | 475 | 0.3 mi |
| Harper McCaughan Elementary Middle · Long Beach School District | 04–06 | 622 | 1.2 mi |
| West Harrison High High · Harrison County School District | 09–13 | 1,216 | 6.1 mi |
| Gulfport High School High · Gulfport School District | 09–13 | 1,702 | 6.7 mi |
| Gulfport Vocational Annex High · Gulfport School District | 08–12 | 0 | 6.7 mi |
| Pass Christian High School High · Pass Christian School District | 09–13 | 606 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Long Beach High School
What grades does Long Beach High School serve?
Long Beach High School reports grades 09–13 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Long Beach School District.
How many students attend Long Beach High School?
Long Beach High School reported 895 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 907 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Long Beach High School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 895 students and 66.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Mississippi median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Long Beach High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Long Beach High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Long Beach School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Long Beach High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Long Beach High School in?
Long Beach High School is part of Long Beach School District, based in Long Beach, MS, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Long Beach High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Long Beach Middle School (0.3 mi), Harper McCaughan Elementary (1.2 mi), West Harrison High (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.