Serving 1,046 students in grades 9-12, Salina High South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,046 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Salina High South serves the southern part of Salina, KS, covering an area of approximately 21 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 6.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salina High South's student population of 1,046 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,046 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Salina High South ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salina High South is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#891 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
School Mascot
Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salina High South's ranking?
Salina High South is ranked #891 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Salina High South often compared to?
Salina High Southis often viewed alongside schools like Salina High Central by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salina High South?
The graduation rate of Salina High South is 88%, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Salina High South?
1,046 students attend Salina High South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Salina High South students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salina High South?
Salina High South has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Salina High South offer ?
Salina High South offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Salina High South part of?
Salina High South is part of Salina School District.
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