South High School

903 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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.

903

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	80
Black	606
Asian	10
Two or More	63
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
606 (67.1 %)
White
141 (15.6 %)
Hispanic
80 (8.9 %)
Two or More
63 (7.0 %)
Asian
10 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
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:	Columbus City Schools District
Phone:	(614)365-5541
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	903
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 7 141

Grade 8 148

Grade 9 276

Grade 10 171

Grade 11 95

Grade 12 72