Southern Alamance High

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/sahs

1,360 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southern High School, located in Graham, North Carolina, is a core institution within the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The school serves as a comprehensive secondary education provider, focusing on preparing students for post-graduation success through a combination of rigorous academic coursework, extracurricular activities, and community engagement. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social development, the school aims to equip its student body with the necessary tools to navigate college and career pathways effectively.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Southern High serves as a focal point for the Graham community, hosting various school-spirited events, athletic programs, and student organizations. The school reflects the district’s commitment to providing diverse learning opportunities and technology-integrated classrooms designed to meet modern educational standards. With a dedication to student achievement and a supportive faculty, Southern High works to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages inclusivity, accountability, and lifelong learning for all its students.

1,360

Total Students

74.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Alamance High
Demographic	Student Count
White	928
Hispanic	238
Black	109
Asian	28
Two or More	55
American Indian	2

White
928 (68.2 %)
Hispanic
238 (17.5 %)
Black
109 (8.0 %)
Two or More
55 (4.0 %)
Asian
28 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)570-6400
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/sahs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	546
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 9 406

Grade 10 320

Grade 11 334

Grade 12 300