South High School

995 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South High School, located on Shankland Road in Willoughby, Ohio, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. As one of the district’s primary high schools, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that emphasizes both core academic subjects and the development of essential life skills, aiming to support the growth of the local student population.

Beyond its classroom offerings, South High School plays a central role in the Willoughby community by providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are intended to encourage school spirit, student engagement, and holistic development. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a robust support system, the school strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that prepares its graduates to become active and contributing members of their community.

995

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	642
Hispanic	34
Black	230
Asian	22
Two or More	67

White
642 (64.5%)
Black
230 (23.1%)
Two or More
67 (6.7%)
Hispanic
34 (3.4%)
Asian
22 (2.2%)

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:	Willoughby-Eastlake City
Phone:	(440)975-3647
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	995
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	56

* 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 9 236

Grade 10 223

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 278