South High School

South High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1700 E Louisiana Ave,  Denver, CO
Denver Public Schools
4.1
4.6
1,771 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Hanson
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
48.4%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
18.4%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
287:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.4%
White
50.9%
Hispanic
29.6%
Black
7.7%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Most Diverse Public HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 581 Students
Colorado State University 507 Students
University of Colorado Denver 374 Students
Metropolitan State University of Denver 367 Students
University of Denver 311 Students
University of Northern Colorado 192 Students
Community College of Denver 158 Students
Colorado School of Mines 148 Students
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 138 Students
Regis University 124 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 277 Students
Psychology 149 Students
Biology 104 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 88 Students
Political Science and Government 78 Students
Finance 70 Students
Marketing 65 Students
Computer Science 64 Students
Engineering 55 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 280 Reviews
3.0 Senior
7/14/2025
Some of the best and worst parts about south high school is: Good: - diversity - makes a lot of friends - meets new people - flexible with your studies Worst: - teacher do and don't care a lot about what goes on - class lessons are okay but could be taught better - safety could be so much better starting off with security
3.0 Alum
6/15/2025
While being at south I have had good and bad experiences. But that's just high school. I will say there isn't much diversity and that can impact the feeling of inclusivity with a lot of activities. Some teachers are very good and accommodating but some aren't and don't really care for their students. I will say south has a lot of AP and CE opportunities but most will have to be sought after. The clubs are nice and there were a few teachers that I looked up too.
4.0 Sophomore
5/31/2025
At South High School, I really enjoy the culture and teachers at the school, as well as the diversity of clubs and sports offered. I also like the student voice involvement in leadership, sports, or other aspects of South.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 31 Reviews
5.0 other
8/17/2025
I had the experience to do work on their school and found the people really put value on people and their school. five stars
4.0 parent
8/19/2023
2 kids here currently. 9 th and 11thOur son is thriving with sports and academics.He enjoys his teachers. My daughter will attend this fall. Anxious to see how she does academically. She is in sports as well and excited to see her play.
5.0 other
12/29/2022
I learned so much there and got into brown university some of the best years of my life and I made so many friends there I highly recommend south to everyone
5.0 other
12/2/2021
I graduated from Denver South in May 2021 and truly I can't say enough good thing's about this place.Socially, this school is 10/10, maybe it has changed this year after all the covid craziness, but everyone just gets along, this schools staff can really become some of the best people I have known i...

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South High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,771 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. South High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $1,567,790. Discover additional schools in the area, like Denver Center for International Studies, West High School, Florence Crittenton High School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South High School.

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