The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Ohio state average of 81%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (09-10)
902 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-34%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
81%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
4%
Black
(09-10)88%
17%
White
(09-10)10%
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
66%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 81% OH state average).
How many students attend South High School?
902 students attend South High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of South High School students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does South High School offer ?
South High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South High School part of?
South High School is part of Cleveland Municipal School District.
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