Southgate Anderson High School

www.southgateschools.com

990 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southgate Anderson High School, located in Southgate, Michigan, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Southgate Community School District. The school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with a variety of elective opportunities. With a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, the school emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens within the local community.

Beyond the classroom, Southgate Anderson provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are designed to promote school spirit, leadership, and teamwork among the student population. By maintaining a strong connection between staff, students, and families, the school strives to cultivate a safe and inclusive campus culture that encourages students to achieve their personal best while navigating the challenges of high school life.

990

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southgate Anderson High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	712
Hispanic	141
Black	81
Asian	14
Two or More	39
American Indian	3

White
712 (71.9 %)
Hispanic
141 (14.2 %)
Black
81 (8.2 %)
Two or More
39 (3.9 %)
Asian
14 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	No
District:	Southgate Community School District
Phone:	(734)246-4611
Website:	http://www.southgateschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	514
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 9 267

Grade 10 279

Grade 11 210

Grade 12 233

Ungraded 1