South Senior High School

South Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3131 19th Ave S,  Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Public School District
3.6
3.4
1,261 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ray Aponte
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
44.5%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
91
Full Time Teachers
91
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
640
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
34.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
64.1%
State Average
34%
Math
70.1%
State Average
31.9%
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
328:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Black
32.1%
White
28.6%
Hispanic
22.4%
Native American
10.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Most Diverse Public HS in Minnesota
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 Minnesota Twin Cities 430 Students
Augsburg University 154 Students
University of St. Thomas - Minnesota 123 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 107 Students
Hamline University 105 Students
Macalester College 98 Students
University of Minnesota Duluth 91 Students
St. Catherine University 81 Students
St. Olaf College 80 Students
Minneapolis College 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 95 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Computer Science 62 Students
Business 58 Students
Biology 58 Students
Political Science and Government 51 Students
Chemistry 45 Students
Environmental Science 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Sociology 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 316 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/3/2025
The best part of my experience at South was the students. I made many good connections and was surrounded by a diverse student body. I also think the music program was really good and was one of my favorite parts of my experience as well.
5.0 Parent
12/19/2024
South has a great music department with many innovative opportunities. The teachers are caring and talented.
3.0 Alum
4/28/2024
the school was solid. it prepares kids for the future when it comes to academics in college whether it be private or public.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 9 Reviews
4.0 teacher
6/3/2021
I have taught at South for over 25 years. The demographics have changed dramatically over that time, but the staff's dedication to learning has not. We are a school that prizes diversity and social justice. We have extremely active theatre, music, arts and sports programs. If you're looking for a sc...
2.0 other
9/20/2019
Overall, I strongly disliked my time at South. Was it the worst? No, I am sure if I had gone to North or Roosevelt or Edison it would have been far worse but South is mainly celebrated by those that it caters to. If you fall anywhere to the right of Karl Marx, politically, you may as well be complet...
1.0 teacher
3/15/2019
The administration at this school are incompetent and even bullies. They drive away dedicated staff for reasons that amount to personal bias. Preference is shown to teachers who are friends of admin, leaving many staff members feeling like second-class citizens. The leadership at this school is not...
5.0 parent
5/25/2017
My daughter is a Freshman at South High School and was able to quickly find a great group of friends, get involved in activities she loved, and embrace leadership opportunities like Racial Justice Day. She is excelling academically and socially. South has an especially strong dance, theater, and art...

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South Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Minneapolis, MN and is served by the Minneapolis Public School District in Minnesota. The school has a total enrollment of 1,261 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44.5% are proficient in reading. South Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $324,118. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heritage STEM Academy, Roosevelt Senior High School, Loring-Nicollet Alternative High School, and more. Learn more about what Minneapolis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Senior High School.

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