At a glance
Reported students
190
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
10.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota high enrollment
64th percentile
Compared with 996 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
190
Southland Senior High: 190 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
18:1 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
- 167
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.7:1
What the reported data says about Southland Senior High
Southland Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Adams. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Southland Public School District. NCES reports 190 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 64th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, above 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 White (92.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southland Senior High
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 10.56 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.1%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial0%
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
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Southland Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southland Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
223 reported students
Southland Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
107 reported students
Public schools near Southland Senior 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southland Elementary Elementary · Southland Public School District | PK–05 | 223 | under 0.1 mi |
| Southland Middle Middle · Southland Public School District | 06–08 | 107 | under 0.1 mi |
| First Step Adams Other · Southern MN Education Consortium | PK–PK | 9 | 0.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southland Senior High
What grades does Southland Senior High serve?
Southland Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Southland Public School District.
How many students attend Southland Senior High?
Southland Senior High reported 190 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 64th percentile among 996 Minnesota high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 167 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southland Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 190 students and 10.56 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 Southland Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southland Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southland Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southland Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southland Senior High in?
Southland Senior High is part of Southland Public School District, based in Adams, MN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southland Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southland Elementary (under 0.1 mi), Southland Middle (under 0.1 mi), First Step Adams (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.