Southern High School (Closed 2023)

1 Jose Perez Leon Guerrero Dri
Santa Rita, GU 96915

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GU)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)
7%
22%
Hispanic
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
Black
(21-22)
n/a
n/a
White
(21-22)
1%
1%
Hawaiian
(21-22)
91%
73%
Two or more races
(21-22)
1%
4%
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
72%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
25%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GU Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southern High School?
1,283 students attend Southern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Southern High School students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Southern High School offer ?
Southern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southern High School part of?
Southern High School is part of Guam Department Of Education School District.

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