Southgate Thomas J. Anderson High School is a public high school in Southgate, Michigan, United States. A part of the Southgate Community School District, it serves Southgate and a section of Allen Park.
Serving 986 students in grades 9-12, Southgate Anderson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 986 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southgate Anderson High School's student population of 986 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
986 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1982
Colors
Burgundy, Silver
School Rankings
Southgate Anderson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southgate Anderson High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2176 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stan The Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southgate Anderson High School's ranking?
Southgate Anderson High School is ranked #2176 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Southgate Anderson High School often compared to?
Southgate Anderson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodhaven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southgate Anderson High School?
The graduation rate of Southgate Anderson High School is 89%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Southgate Anderson High School?
986 students attend Southgate Anderson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Southgate Anderson High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southgate Anderson High School?
Southgate Anderson High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southgate Anderson High School offer ?
Southgate Anderson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southgate Anderson High School part of?
Southgate Anderson High School is part of Southgate Community School District.
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