SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
South High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Columbus City Schools District school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 973 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 58 teachers, South High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
South High School, located in the German Village area of Columbus, Ohio, serves as a significant educational institution within the Columbus City Schools district. The school is known for its historic campus and deep roots in the local community, operating as a comprehensive secondary school that provides a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services designed to prepare students for college and career readiness.
As part of the urban district, South High School focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. The school emphasizes character development and academic achievement, often utilizing its proximity to downtown Columbus to facilitate community partnerships and real-world learning opportunities. By balancing traditional curriculum with modern educational initiatives, the school aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of the 21st century while maintaining a sense of pride in the school's long-standing tradition.
For more information, contact South High School at (614) 365-5541 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, OH 43206-2876
(614) 365-5541
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, OH with about 973 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Columbus City Schools District
- Total Students:
- 973
- Teachers:
- 58
- 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:
- Not 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 973 students
- Black or African American
- 69.2%
- White
- 17.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.