Ocean Springs High School in Ocean Springs, MS

At a glance

Reported students

1,928

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

121.19

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–13

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Mississippi high enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 291 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

613

Ocean Springs High School: 1,928 reported students.

State peer staffing position

91st percentile

15.9:1 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: 1,844
Teachers (FTE): 124
Student–teacher ratio: 14.9:1

What the reported data says about Ocean Springs High School

Ocean Springs High School is a public high school serving grades 09–13 in Ocean Springs. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Ocean Springs School District. NCES reports 1,928 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, above 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 (70.1%) and Black (12.8%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. 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 23 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Ocean Springs High School

1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 121.19 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 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.4%
Students with disabilities: 11.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 35.5%
Lunch program: No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 6
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

White70.1%
Hispanic8.8%
Black12.8%
Asian3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial4.2%

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

23 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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Keys Voc Center

High · Grades 08–12

0 reported students

Ocean Springs Upper Elementary

Middle · Grades 04–06

1,284 reported students

Ocean Springs Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

899 reported students

Magnolia Park Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–03

613 reported students

Pecan Park Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–03

486 reported students

Oak Park Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–03

467 reported students

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Public schools near Ocean Springs 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
Keys Voc Center High · Ocean Springs School District	08–12	0	under 0.1 mi
Ocean Springs Middle School Middle · Ocean Springs School District	07–08	899	2.2 mi
Gautier High High · Pascagoula-Gautier School District	09–13	900	3.6 mi
St. Martin High School High · Jackson County School District	09–13	1,289	5.5 mi
Jackson County Vocational Center High · Jackson County School District	08–12	0	9 mi
Vancleave High School High · Jackson County School District	09–13	737	9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Ocean Springs High School

What grades does Ocean Springs High School serve?

Ocean Springs High School reports grades 09–13 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Ocean Springs School District.

How many students attend Ocean Springs High School?

Ocean Springs High School reported 1,928 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 291 Mississippi high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,844 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Ocean Springs High School?

The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 1,928 students and 121.19 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 Ocean Springs High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Ocean Springs High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ocean Springs School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Ocean Springs High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

35.5% 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 Ocean Springs High School in?

Ocean Springs High School is part of Ocean Springs School District, based in Ocean Springs, MS, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Ocean Springs High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Keys Voc Center (under 0.1 mi), Ocean Springs Middle School (2.2 mi), Gautier High (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.