South High Community School is a high school located in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
Serving 1,791 students in grades 9-12, South High Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,791 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South High Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South High Community's student population of 1,791 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,791 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
South High Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South High Community is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1137 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
42%
25%
Black
19%
10%
White
24%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South High Community's ranking?
South High Community is ranked #1137 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are South High Community often compared to?
South High Communityis often viewed alongside schools like North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South High Community?
The graduation rate of South High Community is 86%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend South High Community?
1,791 students attend South High Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of South High Community students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South High Community?
South High Community has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South High Community offer ?
South High Community offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South High Community part of?
South High Community is part of Worcester School District.
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