SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL

1 JOSE PEREZ LEON GUERRERO DRIVE
SANTA RITA, GU 96915

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southern High School, located in Agat, Guam, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the southern region of the island. Operating under the jurisdiction of the Guam Department of Education, the school is known as the home of the "Dolphins." It plays a central role in the local community, providing a comprehensive high school curriculum that includes academic instruction, vocational training, and various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is notable for its sprawling campus and its influence on regional culture, often serving as a hub for community events, sports, and student leadership development in the southern villages. Like many institutions on the island, Southern High School balances traditional academic standards with the unique cultural heritage of Guam, striving to foster a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population while navigating the challenges of a remote, island-based educational system.

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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:	Guam Department of Education
Phone:	(671)479-2103
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
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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

9th

10th

11th

12th