Southaven High School

Southaven High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
735 Rasco Rd W,  Southaven, MS
DeSoto County School District
3.8
3.8
1,825 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shane Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
112
Full Time Teachers
112
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1240
Math
620
Verbal
620
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
39.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
0.8%
Science
14.6%
State Average
18%
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
437:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Black
59.7%
White
20.8%
Hispanic
10.8%
Two or more races
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 Mississippi 348 Students
Mississippi State University 340 Students
University of Memphis 289 Students
Northwest Mississippi Community College 268 Students
University of Southern Mississippi 200 Students
Jackson State University 155 Students
Delta State University 126 Students
Alcorn State University 112 Students
The University of Alabama 102 Students
Louisiana State University 75 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 112 Students
Business 85 Students
Biology 63 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Computer Science 41 Students
Computer Software Engineering 26 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 25 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 24 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 23 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 262 Reviews
3.0 Junior
2/21/2025
I love how diverse Southaven High School is!! You make a ton of new friends. I dont like that some of the teachers are rude and disrespectful. One teacher told me to watch youtube when I asked for help, which I find unprofessional. If you have students caring about their grade, why not help? I get some students do not care about their grade, but I do!!
4.0 Alum
7/31/2024
The best part of my high school experience would definitely have to be the clubs and teams that I was apart of whether it have been my teammates or coaches that contributed to my experiences. The worst part would have to have been the guidance thatI wasn't provided persistently to help me become ready for college regarding loans, the FAFSA, and scholarships there could have been more exposure given to us students.
5.0 Alum
4/20/2024
Southaven High School was a great school and I have had my ups and down at the school. Anyone could get loss in that school especially if you are new there.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
3.0 student
2/19/2024
Southaven could be better if people weren’t so judgmental at this school and if people weren’t trying to provoke one another.
5.0 student
10/29/2020
I would rate it a 10 out of 10 I love Southaven I've went to Southaven schools my whole life and it's been fun. I'm in AP classes and I think my teachers did a wonderful job pushing me to do my best.
3.0 student
6/27/2018
mediocre, at best, with each passing year getting more racially divided and more dangerous
5.0 parent
11/14/2015
I had 3 children graduate from SHS and 1 grandchild. No problems whatsoever. If you are looking for an education you will find it here the teachers are great and the no tolerance policy is fully unforced

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Southaven High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Southaven, MS, in the Southaven neighborhood, and is served by the DeSoto County School District in Mississippi. The school has a total enrollment of 1,825 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Southaven 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 3.5, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $307,782. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whitehaven High School, Southaven Middle School, Havenview Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Southaven has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southaven High School.

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