Serving 1,312 students in grades 9-12, Southern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southern High School's student population of 1,312 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
26%
8%
Black
31%
11%
White
37%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern High School's ranking?
Southern High School is ranked #1113 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Southern High School often compared to?
Southern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marion C. Moore School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern High School?
The graduation rate of Southern High School is 84%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southern High School?
1,312 students attend Southern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Southern High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern High School?
Southern High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern High School offer ?
Southern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern High School part of?
Southern High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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