Salina High South

1,102 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Salina High South, located at 730 E Magnolia Rd in Salina, Kansas, is a public secondary school operating under the Salina Public Schools (USD 305) district. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. As a cornerstone of the Salina community, the school emphasizes preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

The school prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and school spirit, often highlighted by its athletic programs, performing arts, and diverse student organizations. By providing access to advanced placement courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of student support services, Salina South aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals. For those seeking detailed information on enrollment, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official USD 305 website at http://usd305.com/south.

1,102

Total Students

73.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salina High South
Demographic	Student Count
White	609
Hispanic	333
Black	25
Asian	51
Two or More	82
American Indian	2

White
609 (55.3 %)
Hispanic
333 (30.2 %)
Two or More
82 (7.4 %)
Asian
51 (4.6 %)
Black
25 (2.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Salina
Phone:	(785)309-3700
Website:	http://usd305.com/south
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 9 296

Grade 10 265

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 279