Enrollment
1,257
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 272124001035
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 57/100 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
- 57
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at South High
South High is a higher-need, large high school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 1,257 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,257 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 46 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Minneapolis Public School District spends $21,154 per pupil, 39% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Minneapolis Public School District also operates Washburn High (1,521 students) and Southwest High (1,195 students) alongside South High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South High compares
South High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minneapolis Public School District, which includes South High.
$21,154
Per student
+39%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 50.3%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,521
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,257 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is South High a good school?
South High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Minnesota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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