Serving 499 students in grades 9-12, Bay 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 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bay High School's student population of 499 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Bay High School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bay High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
21%
47%
White
62%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bay High School's ranking?
Bay High School is ranked #43 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bay High School often compared to?
Bay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hancock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Bay High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bay High School?
499 students attend Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bay High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bay High School?
Bay High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bay High School offer ?
Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bay High School part of?
Bay High School is part of Bay St Louis Waveland School District.
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