Gulfport High School

Gulfport High School's Symbol
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:

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]

2012- Teacher of the Year

2012- Hannah Hatfield Teacher Award

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

  1. "WLOX". WLOX. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  2. Pham-Bui, Trang. "Architects unveil latest design for new Gulfport High School". www.wlox.com. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
  3. Giardina, AJ. "High School Football Report: Gulfport Admirals". www.wlox.com. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  4. "Gulfport rallies to take down Hancock in extra innings". sunherald. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  5. Grace, Caray. "Gulfport High powerlifting team wins state championship". www.wdam.com. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
  6. "49 High School bands march into Gulfport for competition". www.wlox.com. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  7. "Gulfport High JROTC hopes to hold high ranks". www.wlox.com. Retrieved 2016-04-18.
  8. "http://www.gulfportschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=27&ViewID=047E6BE3-6D87-4130-8424-D8E4E9ED6C2A&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=6&PageID=1". www.gulfportschools.org. Retrieved 2016-05-03. External link in |title= (help)

Coordinates: 30°22′12″N 89°5′13″W / 30.37000°N 89.08694°W / 30.37000; -89.08694


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