SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
South High School is a public high school that is part of the Willoughby-Eastlake City school district, located in Willoughby, OH with about 1,249 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 66 teachers, South High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 on Shankland Road in Willoughby, Ohio, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. As one of the district’s primary high schools, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that emphasizes both core academic subjects and the development of essential life skills, aiming to support the growth of the local student population.
Beyond its classroom offerings, South High School plays a central role in the Willoughby community by providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These opportunities are intended to encourage school spirit, student engagement, and holistic development. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a robust support system, the school strives to cultivate a positive educational experience that prepares its graduates to become active and contributing members of their community.
For more information, contact South High School at (440) 975-3647 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Willoughby, OH 44094-5637
(440) 975-3647
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Willoughby, OH with about 1,249 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Willoughby-Eastlake City
- Total Students:
- 1,249
- Teachers:
- 66.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 1,249 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.7%
- Black or African American
- 13.9%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.