South High

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

1,466 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Senior High School, located in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, is a large, culturally diverse public high school serving the Minneapolis Public Schools district. As one of the city's primary secondary institutions, it is known for its vibrant school spirit and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the rich demographics of the surrounding South Minneapolis community. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-focused pathways, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, South High is recognized for its robust extracurricular programming, which includes a wide array of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school places a significant emphasis on civic engagement and community service, often encouraging students to participate in local initiatives and social advocacy. With its historic building and central location, South Senior High continues to be a focal point for neighborhood activities and a key contributor to the educational landscape of Minneapolis.

1,466

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South High
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	328
Black	471
Asian	41
Two or More	57
American Indian	149
Pacific Islander	1

Black
471 (32.1 %)
White
419 (28.6 %)
Hispanic
328 (22.4 %)
American Indian
149 (10.2 %)
Two or More
57 (3.9 %)
Asian
41 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-4300
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	751
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 9 321

Grade 10 357

Grade 11 396

Grade 12 392