South High School (Ranked Bottom 50%)

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Bottom 50%

Serving 1,261 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
: 85% (Top 50% in MN)
: 15-19%
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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South High School's student population of 1,261 students has declined by 27% over five school years.

The teacher population of 91 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,261 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

91 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of South High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of South High School by grade.

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The of South High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MN)

(18-19)

15-19%

56%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

40-49%

51%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

≤20%

41%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

28%

12%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

31%

12%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

26%

61%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in South High School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.76

0.59

This chart displays the diversity score of South High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

85%

84%

This chart displays graduation rate of South High School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Eligible for

58%

36%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Minneapolis Public School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are South High School often compared to?

South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt High School, Southwest High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).

What is the graduation rate of South High School?

The graduation rate of South High School is 85%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.

How many students attend South High School?

1,261 students attend South High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

31% of South High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South High School?

South High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.

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?

South High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.

In what neighborhood is South High School located?

South High School is located in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 6 other public schools located in Powderhorn.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
: 85% (Top 50%)
: 15-19%
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education