Southern Guilford High

sghs.gcsnc.com/pages/Southern_Guilford_High

938 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southern Guilford High School, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a part of the Guilford County Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment that prepares students for both college and career readiness. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various elective pathways designed to support different student interests and strengths.

Beyond the classroom, Southern Guilford High places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an array of extracurricular activities. Students have the opportunity to participate in numerous athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations that promote leadership and school spirit. The school's mission focuses on cultivating a supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, supported by a dedicated faculty and a community-centered approach to education.

938

Total Students

62.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southern Guilford High
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	282
Black	357
Asian	91
Two or More	32
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
357 (38.1 %)
Hispanic
282 (30.1 %)
White
171 (18.2 %)
Asian
91 (9.7 %)
Two or More
32 (3.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)674-4250
Website:	http://sghs.gcsnc.com/pages/Southern_Guilford_High
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	938
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	931
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 293

Grade 10 248

Grade 11 206

Grade 12 191

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southern Guilford High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	293
Grade 10	248
Grade 11	206
Grade 12	191

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southern Guilford High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	475	50.6%
Male	463	49.4%

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