Serving 2,150 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,150 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
South High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
South High School is ranked #6664 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are South High School often compared to?
South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South High School?
The graduation rate of South High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend South High School?
2,150 students attend South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South High School?
South High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South High School offer ?
South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,150 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 93% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
