Serving 1,066 students in grades 9-12, Southern High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,066 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern High School's student population of 1,066 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
8%
33%
White
64%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern High School's ranking?
Southern High School is ranked #404 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Southern High School often compared to?
Southern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Severna Park High School, South River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern High School?
The graduation rate of Southern High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern High School?
1,066 students attend Southern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Southern High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern High School?
Southern High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern High School offer ?
Southern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern High School part of?
Southern High School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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