Salina High South
Tel:
(785)309-3700
- Salina High South serves 1,039 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
Salina High South places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Salina High South's student population of 1,039 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,039 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Salina High South's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Salina High South is 0.54, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1137 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 63% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Salina School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Salina High South is Salina High Central (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Salina South Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stewart Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Salina Stewart Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 400 students
0.5 miles
2123 Roach
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4450 0.5 PK-5 400 - Salina Coronado Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 410 students
0.6 miles
2725 Ray Ave.
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4100 0.6 PK-5 410 - Salina Salina South Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 811 students
0.8 miles
2015 Simmons
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-3900 0.8 6-8 811 - Salina Heusner Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
1.3 miles
1300 Norton
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4200 1.3 PK-5 413 - Salina Schilling Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 388 students
1.7 miles
3121 Canterbury
Salina, KS 67401
(785)309-4400 1.7 PK-5 388
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