Serving 190 students in grades 9-12, Southland Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southland Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district within Adams, MN, covering an area of approximately 200.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 8.8 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 15.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southland Senior High School's student population of 190 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southland Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southland Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southland Senior High School's ranking?
Southland Senior High School is ranked #1011 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Southland Senior High School often compared to?
Southland Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Senior High School, Leroy Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southland Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Southland Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southland Senior High School?
190 students attend Southland Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Southland Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southland Senior High School?
Southland Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southland Senior High School offer ?
Southland Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southland Senior High School part of?
Southland Senior High School is part of Southland Public School District.
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