Pass Christian High School vs. West Harrison High School
Should you attend Pass Christian High School or West Harrison High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pass Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
West Harrison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 648 students in grades 9-12, Pass Christian High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,124 students in grades 9-12, West Harrison High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
648 students
1,124 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#8 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
91%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
81%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
157
392
Grade 10 Students
172
286
Grade 11 Students
148
233
Grade 12 Students
154
213
Ungraded Students
17
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
27%
30%
% White
60%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
49%
39%
