South High School

873 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

South High School, located in the German Village area of Columbus, Ohio, serves as a significant educational institution within the Columbus City Schools district. The school is known for its historic campus and deep roots in the local community, operating as a comprehensive secondary school that provides a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to prepare students for college and career readiness.

As part of the urban district, South High School focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. The school emphasizes character development and academic achievement, often utilizing its proximity to downtown Columbus to facilitate community partnerships and real-world learning opportunities. By balancing traditional curriculum with modern educational initiatives, the school aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of the 21st century while maintaining a sense of pride in the school's long-standing tradition.

873

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	114
Black	570
Asian	8
Two or More	67
American Indian	5

Black
570 (65.3%)
Hispanic
114 (13.1%)
White
109 (12.5%)
Two or More
67 (7.7%)
Asian
8 (0.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)

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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5541
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 125

Grade 8 153

Grade 9 253

Grade 10 155

Grade 11 98

Grade 12 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	125
Grade 8	153
Grade 9	253
Grade 10	155
Grade 11	98
Grade 12	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	409	46.8%
Male	464	53.2%

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