Southern High

8620 Preston Highway
Louisville, KY 40219

1,725 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southern High School, located on Preston Highway in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities. As a long-standing member of the Louisville community, Southern High focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating core academic subjects with elective opportunities that cater to various student interests, including athletics, arts, and career-technical programs. By fostering a supportive environment, Southern High aims to address the individual needs of its students while promoting school spirit and community engagement. Its location on Preston Highway makes it a central hub for students residing in the southeastern portion of the Louisville metropolitan area.

1,725

Total Students

98.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern High
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	685
Black	508
Asian	36
Two or More	65
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
685 (39.7%)
Black
508 (29.4%)
White
427 (24.8%)
Two or More
65 (3.8%)
Asian
36 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8330
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,725
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,086
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 492

Grade 10 456

Grade 11 422

Grade 12 348

Ungraded 7

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southern High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	492
Grade 10	456
Grade 11	422
Grade 12	348
Ungraded	7

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southern High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	807	46.8%
Male	918	53.2%

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