Gulfport High School
| Gulfport High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
100 Perry Street Gulfport, Mississippi United States | |
| Information | |
| School district | Gulfport School District |
| Principal | Michael Lindsey |
| Colour(s) | Royal Blue, Orange, White |
| Mascot | The Admirals |
| Average ACT scores | Composite score: 21 |
| Yearbook | "The Voyage" |
| Website | http://www.gulfportschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1 |
Gulfport High School (GHS) is a publicly funded school in Gulfport school district of Gulfport, Mississippi.
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 graduate classes in Gulfport East were made in 1967. Then on the year 1978, both schools came together, 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.[1] 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 has a list of 14 AP classes. The following are:
- 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
What is being built is a fine arts building, a 9th-12th grade academic building, and an athletics field house.[2] When the construction is complete, there will be more cameras and less exits; the cost of the construction is 46 million dollars, and it will be completed on August 2017.
Extracurricular activities
Gulfport High School is host to several clubs, organizations, and sports teams. Gulfport currently participates in 6A football,[3] basketball, baseball,[4] volleyball, swimming, track, softball, tennis, soccer, bowling, golf, and powerlifting.[5] In addition, GHS also has a marching band,[6] choir, orchestra, theatre group, and Marine Corps JROTC[7] 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 Accolades
2012 Site Parents of the Year[8]
- Steve Kanter
- Roianne Gutierrez
2012- Teacher of the Year
- Scott Pfaff
2012- Hannah Hatfield Teacher Award
- Barrett Taylor
Notable alumni
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf | 1988 | Former professional basketball player | |
| Milton Barney | 1990 | Former professional American football wide receiver | |
| Rod Davis | 1999 | Former professional American football linebacker | |
| Ronald Jones | Former professional American football offensive lineman | ||
| Brittney Reese | 2004 | Olympic gold medalalist in long jump | http://www.sunherald.com/sports/article65951952.html |
| Jaimoe | 1980 | Graduate from Gulfport's 33rd St. high school before desegregation. | |
| Steven Palazzo | 2006 | U.S. House of Representatives | |
| Ugly God | 2015 | Rapper |
References
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