At a glance
Reported students
1,257
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
97.77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
266.5
South High: 1,257 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,568
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about South High
South High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Minneapolis. It is one of 97 current school records connected to Minneapolis Public School District. NCES reports 1,257 students for 2024–25.
Among 996 high schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 84 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Minnesota median of 14.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (34.7%) and Black (30.8%). English learners represent 36.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 14 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South High
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 97.77 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 36.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.5%
- Hispanic34.7%
- Black30.8%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native9.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
14 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Minneapolis Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southwest High
High · Grades 09–12
1,195 reported students
Roosevelt High
High · Grades 09–12
1,148 reported students
Washburn High
High · Grades 09–12
1,521 reported students
Edison High
High · Grades 09–12
865 reported students
Camden High
High · Grades 09–12
783 reported students
North High
High · Grades 09–12
591 reported students
Public schools near South High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transition Plus Services High · Minneapolis Public School District | 12–12 | 267 | 0.1 mi |
| Mts High School High · Charter · Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch | 07–12 | 158 | 0.5 mi |
| Universal Academy Middle/High High · Charter · Universal Academy Charter School | 07–12 | 154 | 0.6 mi |
| Aim Academy of Science & Technology High · Charter · Aim Academy of Science & Technology | 06–12 | 178 | 0.7 mi |
| Lincoln International High School High · Charter · Lincoln International High School | 09–12 | 158 | 0.7 mi |
| Longfellow Alternative High High · Minneapolis Public School District | 07–12 | 50 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South High
What grades does South High serve?
South High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Minneapolis Public School District.
How many students attend South High?
South High reported 1,257 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,568 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South High?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 1,257 students and 97.77 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South High a public, charter, or magnet school?
South High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Minneapolis Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South High in?
South High is part of Minneapolis Public School District, based in Minneapolis, MN, which operates 97 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Transition Plus Services (0.1 mi), Mts High School (0.5 mi), Universal Academy Middle/High (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.