South High School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is South High School's ranking?
South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of South High School?
The graduation rate of South High School is 85%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend South High School?
1,722 students attend South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of South High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South High School?
South High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does South High School offer ?
South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South High School part of?
South High School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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