Gulfport High School

Gulfport High School (GHS) is a publicly funded school in Gulfport, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Gulfport School District.

Gulfport High School
Address
100 Perry Street

Gulfport
,
Mississippi

United States
Information
School districtGulfport School District
PrincipalMichael Lindsey
Teaching staff89.53 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment1,694 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio18.92[1]
Color(s)Royal Blue, Orange, White
MascotAdmiral
YearbookThe Voyage
Websitewww.gulfportschools.org/ghs

Gulfport High is a level "5" school as rated by the S.A.C.S. Committee. The mascot is the Admirals. School colors are royal blue, orange, and white. The helmet insignia is a replica of the Green Bay Packers "G."

History

The original Gulfport High was built in the year 1923, and the current Gulfport High School was founded in 1967. In the year 1966, Gulfport East was built. The first g classes in Gulfport East were made in 1967, which were fully integrated. Then on the year 1978, the two schools were merged, forming the current school that we know today.

Academics

Gulfport High School currently has the highest composite ACT score in the state of Mississippi, which is a 21.[2] Students at Gulfport High School have the option to take Advanced Placement classes and also have access to career readiness programs, known as the Institutes. Gulfport High School requires it students to complete a higher number of credits than the state requires in order to graduate, and Gulfport High offers 3 different kinds of diplomas.

AP classes

Gulfport High School offers 14 AP classes:

  • Biology
  • Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental science
  • European history
  • French language
  • Human geography
  • Music Theory
  • Psychology
  • Spanish language
  • Spanish literature
  • Statistics
  • U.S. history
  • U.S. government & politics
  • World history

New construction

A fine arts building, a 9th-12th grade academic building, and an athletics field house were under construction in 2016.[3] When the construction is complete, there will be more cameras and fewer exits; the cost of the construction is 46 million dollars, and it was to be completed in August 2017.

Extracurricular activities

Gulfport High School is host to several clubs, organizations, and sports teams. Gulfport currently participates in 6A football,[4] basketball, baseball,[5] volleyball, swimming, track, softball, tennis, soccer, bowling, golf, and powerlifting.[6] In addition, GHS also has a marching band,[7] choir, orchestra, theatre group, and Marine Corps JROTC[8] program.

Gulfport High School also has several business and work related groups, such as a Fire and Police program, DECA, Auto Mechanics team, FIRST Robitics team, Debate Team, Model U.N., Youth Legislation, and a Quiz Bowl team.

Security

Gulfport High School currently has two SRDs that work on campus, as well as multiple camera systems inside the buildings. The school also has multiple exits; however, once the new construction is complete, there will only be two entrances.

Notable alumni
Name Class year Notability Reference(s)
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf 1988 Former professional basketball player
Milton Barney 1990 Former professional football wide receiver
Rod Davis 1999 Former professional football linebacker
Jonathan Holder Baseball player [9]
Jaimoe 1980 Graduate of Gulfport's 33rd St. high school before desegregation
Matt Luke 1994 Former football player and current head coach for the University of Mississippi football team
Steven Palazzo 1988 U.S. House of Representatives
Brittney Reese 2004 Olympic gold medalist in long jump, 7-time world champion [10]
Ugly God 2014 Rapper

References
  1. "Gulfport High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  2. "WLOX". WLOX. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  3. Pham-Bui, Trang. "Architects unveil latest design for new Gulfport High School". wlox.com. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
  4. Giardina, AJ. "High School Football Report: Gulfport Admirals". wlox.com. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  5. "Gulfport rallies to take down Hancock in extra innings". sunherald. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  6. Grace, Caray. "Gulfport High powerlifting team wins state championship". wdam.com. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  7. "49 High School bands march into Gulfport for competition". wlox.com. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  8. "Gulfport High JROTC hopes to hold high ranks". wlox.com. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  9. http://wxxv25.com/2017/02/23/gulfport-admirals-retire-jonathan-holders-number-saturday/
  10. http://www.sunherald.com/sports/article65951952.html


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