- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manchester, MO
South High
Federal NCES profile for South High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292358001394
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South High has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Manchester, MO.
School address
District: Parkway C-2 · Missouri
NCES ID 292358001394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
South High held near 1,524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-74 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 106.9 → 103.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-74 students YoY 292358001394 · Manchester, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,485 enr · 14:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,417 students)
South High held near 1,524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-74 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 106.9 → 103.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South High
1,485 students
- West High
West High
1,417 students
- Central High
Central High
1,281 students
- North High
North High
990 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
881 students
- West Middle
West Middle
814 students
What this shows South High reports 1,485 students on the CCD universe file.
How South High compares
South High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 59% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,485 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,485
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,983
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
African American 12.9%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, South High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkway C-2 reports $13,983 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,485 students)
Frequently asked questions about South High
How many students attend South High?
South High has 1,485 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,598 (2022-23) → 1,524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-74).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South High?
The student-teacher ratio at South High is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South High?
19.0% of students at South High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South High?
The largest demographic group at South High is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Manchester, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South High?
South High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South High rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, South High ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Manchester, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkway C-2?
Besides South High, Parkway C-2 also operates West High (1,417 students), Central High (1,281 students), and North High (990 students). See the Parkway C-2 district page for the complete list.