Southern High School

Serving 1,283 students in grades 9-12, 
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Guam state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Guam state average of 99% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southern High School's student population of 1,283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,283 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Southern High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GU)
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
22%
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Hispanic
n/a
n/a
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
1%
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Hawaiian
91%
73%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Southern High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Guam by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GU.
0.17
This chart display the diversity score of Southern High School and the public school average diversity score of Guam by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
81%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southern High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Guam by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
10%
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Southern High School often compared to?
Southern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Simon Sanchez High School, John F. Kennedy High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Southern High School?
1,283 students attend Southern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Southern High School students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern High School?
Southern High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Guam state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern High School offer ?
Southern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern High School part of?
Southern High School is part of Guam Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education

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