About the Data
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9-12
Grades Served
1846
Total Enrollment
20:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:24am - 3:55pm
M, Tu, W, F
8:25am - 2:39pm
Thursday
Contact School
Uniforms
Public Transportation Passes Available
Transportation
About the School
South High School offers a cross-cultural academic experience that challenges all students to attain the highest levels of success. Students come to our beautiful Washington Park campus from throughout Denver and across the globe to prepare for college and career. South is proud to be recognized as a distinguished school...
South High School offers a cross-cultural academic experience that challenges all students to attain the highest levels of success. Students come to our beautiful Washington Park campus from throughout Denver and across the globe to prepare for college and career. South is proud to be recognized as a distinguished school for the whole child. We support and value students' social-emotional and academic needs.
Student Demographics
Asian
4.5%
Black or African American
10.3%
Hispanic or Latino
30.7%
White
47.9%
Other
6.6%
Teacher Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
6%
Black or African American
3%
Hispanic or Latino
22%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
5%
White
62%
Withheld
1%
Student Special Populations
Economically Disadvantaged
39.5%
English Learners
15.8%
Special Education
9.7%
10.18
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 82.8 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 71 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 84.4 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 70.2 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 58.5 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 87 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 90.5 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 59.4 % | 56.7 % | -2.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 47.4 % | 41.7 % | -5.7 % |
| Black or African American | 31.8 % | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.8 % | 36.9 % | +2.1 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | 61.9 % | NA |
| White | 80.3 % | 78.6 % | -1.7 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 28.1 % | 29.8 % | +1.7 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 72.9 % | 70.9 % | -2.0 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 37.6 % | 35.8 % | -1.8 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 30 % | 33.3 % | +3.3 % |
| Black or African American | 6.8 % | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 % | 15.6 % | +2.6 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | 47.6 % | NA |
| White | 58.6 % | 54.7 % | -3.9 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 13.9 % | 14.5 % | +0.6 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 47.9 % | 47 % | -0.9 % |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 54 | 49 | -5.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 42 | 47 | +5.0 |
| Black or African American | 47.5 | 45 | -2.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 44 | -4.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 56 | +3.0 |
| White | 61 | 56.5 | -4.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 57 | 53 | -4.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 48 | 45 | -3.0 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 48 | 44 | -4.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | 33.5 | 51 | +17.5 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 41.5 | +7.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 | +3.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 53.5 | -7.5 |
| White | 55 | 44 | -11.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 52 | 45 | -7.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 35 | 40 | +5.0 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 90.98 % | 92.2 % | +1.2 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100 % | 98 % | -2.0 % |
| Asian | 81.82 % | 76 % | -5.8 % |
| Black or African American | 86.05 % | 83.7 % | -2.3 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88.98 % | 87.4 % | -1.6 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 % | 2 % | +2.0 % |
| Two or More Races | 94.44 % | 98 % | +3.6 % |
| White | 94.57 % | 98 % | +3.4 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 85.95 % | 85.3 % | -0.7 % |
Improvement Plan: Decreased due to Participation
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings
Academic Club or Competition
Choir
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Drama
French
Honors Courses
Pre-Collegiate Program
Spanish
Special Programs Offered
ASCENT
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Band
Career and Technical Education
Community Service Club or Organization
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Football (Boys)
Future Center
Futures Football
Golf (Boys)
Golf (Girls)
JROTC
Lacrosse (Boys)
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Social Clubs
Softball (Girls)
Spirit (Co-ed)
String Orchestra
Student Leadership
Swimming (Boys)
Technology
Student Services & Supports
Breakfast
Community Resources
Lunch
School-Based Health Centers
Tutoring
Special Education
Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program
Multi-Intensive Severe Center-Based Program
Multi-Lingual Learners
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Spanish for Heritage Speakers
Early Childhood
Not Available
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0.6 % | 2.2 % | 0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Asian | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Black or African American | 0.1 % | 0.7 % | 0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.4 % | 0.8 % | 0 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | 0.1 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| White | 0.1 % | 0.7 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 90.4 % |
| Truancy Rate | 4.3 % |