South Philadelphia HS

2101 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19148

611 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Philadelphia High School, often referred to locally as "Southern," is a historic public secondary school located on Broad Street in the heart of South Philadelphia. Established in 1934, the school is housed in a prominent, grand brick building that has served as a fixture of the community for nearly a century. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, it serves a diverse student body and has historically been a melting pot for the neighborhood’s various immigrant populations, reflecting the changing demographics of the surrounding area.

In recent years, the school has focused on revitalizing its academic programs and extracurricular offerings to better support its students. It provides a comprehensive high school curriculum, including opportunities for career and technical education (CTE) and various athletic programs. While the school has navigated various challenges typical of large urban institutions, it remains deeply rooted in its local identity, striving to foster a supportive environment that prepares its students for post-secondary success while maintaining strong ties to its traditional South Philadelphia community.

611

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Philadelphia HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	211
Black	240
Asian	65
Two or More	42

Black
240 (39.3 %)
Hispanic
211 (34.5 %)
Asian
65 (10.6 %)
White
53 (8.7 %)
Two or More
42 (6.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-8400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Grade 9 151

Grade 10 190

Grade 11 102

Grade 12 145