SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL
Southern High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 1,346 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 86 teachers, Southern High has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Southern High School, located on Preston Highway in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular activities. As a long-standing member of the Louisville community, Southern High focuses on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating core academic subjects with elective opportunities that cater to various student interests, including athletics, arts, and career-technical programs. By fostering a supportive environment, Southern High aims to address the individual needs of its students while promoting school spirit and community engagement. Its location on Preston Highway makes it a central hub for students residing in the southeastern portion of the Louisville metropolitan area.
For more information, contact Southern High at (502) 485-8330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Louisville, KY 40219
(502) 485-8330
SOUTHERN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 1,346 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 1,346
- Teachers:
- 86.47
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,346 students
- White
- 43.8%
- Black or African American
- 30.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.6%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 41.2%
- Male
- 58.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.