South High School

3131 19th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,466 students in grades 9-12, South 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : 15-19%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

South High School's student population of 1,466 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,466 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
15-19%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
40-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
10%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in South High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
29%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South High School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of South High School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of South High School and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are South High School often compared to?
South High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt High School, Southwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South High School?
The graduation rate of South High School is 85%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend South High School?
1,466 students attend South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of South High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South High School?
South High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does South High School offer ?
South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South High School part of?
South High School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
In what neighborhood is South High School located?
South High School is located in the Powderhorn neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. There are 6 other public schools located in Powderhorn.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,466 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 85% (Top 50%)
  • : 15-19%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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