South Medford High School

www.medford.k12.or.us/smhs

1,856 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Medford High School (SMHS), located in Medford, Oregon, serves as one of the two primary public high schools within the Medford School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances academic rigor with a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities. Serving a large student body, SMHS emphasizes preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, career-technical education (CTE) pathways, or advanced placement programs.

Beyond the classroom, South Medford is highly regarded for its robust athletic program and active student culture. The school encourages community involvement through a variety of clubs, performing arts programs, and service-learning initiatives, which help create a well-rounded student experience. By maintaining strong ties to the Medford community and utilizing modern campus facilities, South Medford High School strives to provide a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both their academic skills and their character as they transition into adulthood.

1,856

Total Students

78.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Medford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,047
Hispanic	651
Black	23
Asian	19
Two or More	96
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,047 (56.6%)
Hispanic
651 (35.2%)
Two or More
96 (5.2%)
Black
23 (1.2%)
Asian
19 (1.0%)
American Indian
9 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Medford SD 549C
Phone:	(541)842-3680
Website:	http://www.medford.k12.or.us/smhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,613
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 9 444

Grade 10 471

Grade 11 486

Grade 12 455