Public School
- AcademicsB-
- DiversityB+
- TeachersC-
- College PrepB-
- Clubs & ActivitiesC
- Health & SafetyC
- AdministrationD+
- SportsA-
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesC
Southern High School Rankings
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Academics
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- Cost of LivingA-
- Good for FamiliesB
- HousingB+
Area Feel
Rural
Median Household Income
$58,575
National
$55,322Median Rent
$695
National
$949Median Home Value
$161,800
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
C
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 82%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.11 responses
Poll
- 55%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.11 responses
Students
Diversity
B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,546
Free or Reduced Lunch
36%
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
- 45%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses
Teachers
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.14 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.14 responses
- 57%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.14 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$8,291/ year
National
$12,239- 84%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.19 responses
- 42%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.19 responses
- 58%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.19 responses
Southern High School Reviews
128 reviews
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This place is largely garbage. Some of the teachers are brilliant, but are unevenly distributed in favor of AP classes. Favoritism is a huge issue. The math department is a joke. The school invests most of its time and money into the agricultural/technical classes, despite the art program's success and other programs' needs for resources like books. In addition to all of those issues, I've only ever spoken to my counselor a handful of times, and that's just because I've received academic awards. When the counselors do present themselves they push students toward the local community college, often glazing over proper universities. The campus is dilapidated and insecure; it looks like it dragged out of a swamp. The student body is mostly racist or otherwise bigoted. I'm giving this two stars for the brilliant teachers I had; otherwise, one would be enough.
I liked Southern High when Mr.Teal was princepal, before and after him it was total chaos. There was always fights and bullying, full of gangs and drugs. I think instead of the random metal detectors I think they should make it daily and do random lockers checks and also have 2-3 sheriffs/security guards at the ends of the hallways during class exchange, lunches, and before and after school when students are getting to school and leaving school and also have a few outside in the bus area and carpool and student parking lots.Then I believe it would b a better school.
The enviroment was overall a nice place to learn, even though budget cuts. There were twice as much students enrolled there than needed, but that gives you more of a chance to make a new friend or two!