Serving 103 students in grades 6-12, Southland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri 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 Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southland High School's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Southland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southland High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1896 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
28%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
71%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southland High School's ranking?
Southland High School is ranked #1896 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southland High School?
The graduation rate of Southland High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southland High School?
103 students attend Southland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Southland High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southland High School?
Southland High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southland High School offer ?
Southland High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southland High School part of?
Southland High School is part of Southland C-9 School District.
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