Parkway South High School is a public comprehensive high school in Manchester, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Parkway School District.
Serving 1,485 students in grades 9-12, South High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South High serves the southern part of Ballwin, MO, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South High School's student population of 1,485 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
South High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South High School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#600 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
13%
15%
White
64%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South High School's ranking?
South High School is ranked #600 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are South High School often compared to?
South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of South High School?
The graduation rate of South High School is 94%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend South High School?
1,485 students attend South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of South High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South High School?
South High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South High School offer ?
South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South High School part of?
South High School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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