- Enrollment
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Minneapolis, MN
South High
Federal NCES profile for South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272124001035
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota.
- #7 of 34
- high schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South High has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #7 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minneapolis Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272124001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-205 students YoY
South High shrank from 1,466 students in 2022-23 to 1,261 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 91.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-205 students YoY 272124001035 · Minneapolis, MN High · MID · TRAD
1,257 enr · 17.2:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn High (1,521 students)
South High shrank from 1,466 students in 2022-23 to 1,261 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 91.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
South High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn High
Washburn High
1,521 students
- This school
South High
1,257 students
- Southwest High
Southwest High
1,195 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
1,148 students
- Andersen Middl
Andersen Middle
1,052 students
- Justice Page M
Justice Page Middle
1,020 students
What this shows South High reports 1,257 students on the CCD universe file.
How South High compares
South High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,257 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,257
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,839
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
African American 30.8%
White 18.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, South High is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Minneapolis Public School District reports $21,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andersen Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Justice Page Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,195
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about South High
How many students attend South High?
South High has 1,257 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,466 (2022-23) → 1,261 (2023-24), down 205.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High?
The student-teacher ratio at South High is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South High?
58.1% of students at South High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South High?
The largest demographic group at South High is Hispanic or Latino at 34.7% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South High?
South High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South High rank among high schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #7 of 34 high schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minneapolis Public School District?
Besides South High, Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students), Southwest High (1,195 students), and Roosevelt High (1,148 students). See the Minneapolis Public School District district page for the complete list.