Plymouth South High

www.plymouth.k12.ma.us

1,001 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Plymouth South High School, located at 490 Long Pond Road in Plymouth, Massachusetts, serves as a prominent public secondary institution within the Plymouth Public Schools district. The school is known for its modern facilities—having moved into a state-of-the-art building in recent years—and its comprehensive academic curriculum. It places a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, advanced placement opportunities, and diverse elective offerings designed to cater to a wide range of student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its academic program, Plymouth South is deeply invested in fostering a well-rounded student experience through a robust array of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a highly active athletic program, numerous student-led clubs, and a vibrant performing arts scene. By prioritizing community engagement and school spirit, Plymouth South aims to cultivate a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their leadership skills, participate in civic life, and succeed in a collaborative, inclusive setting.

1,001

Total Students

99.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plymouth South High
Demographic	Student Count
White	892
Hispanic	56
Black	18
Asian	3
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	2

White
892 (89.3%)
Hispanic
56 (5.6%)
Two or More
28 (2.8%)
Black
18 (1.8%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plymouth
Phone:	(508)224-7512
Website:	http://www.plymouth.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,001
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 264

Grade 10 243

Grade 11 250

Grade 12 244