West Harrison High School

West Harrison High School is a top public high school in Gulfport, Mississippi, that serves students in grades 9 through 12. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1, it is one of the best schools in the state and has about 1,200 students. The school is known for having high academic standards and giving students the chance to take Advanced Placement classes and tests, and it is one of the best High School in "Mississippi" . There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. 44% of them are minorities, and 62% of them are disadvantaged. Recent information shows that the school is academically excellent, with 94% of students being good at math and 73% being good at reading. The school sets up college entrance exams like the ACT and SAT to help students make the transition to college. West Harrison High School is known for having a strong community reputation and a supportive learning environment. It stands out because of its high levels of proficiency and its dedication to making sure all students are ready for future success.

Dr. Tiffani Pollard, a teacher at West Harrison High School, recently won the 2025–2026 National Citizenship Educator Award for her work encouraging her students to be leaders and responsible citizens. The campus is also celebrating the selection of Head Football Coach Quincy Patrick for the prestigious Class of Tomorrow's 25 coaching fellowship, a state-wide program for young athletic leaders. The school has also set up a new Hurricane Recon Leadership Team to plan events across the campus, like the "Get Up and Move" wellness challenges, to get students more involved and healthy.

Q1. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q2. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q3. Does West Harrison High School encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Q4. Does West Harrison High School make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, West Harrison High School stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.

Q5. Does West Harrison High School support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.