Southern High School is a public high school in Racine, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Southern Local School District. Their mascot is the Tornado, and their official school colors are Purple and Gold.
Serving 185 students in grades 9-12, Southern High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southern High School's student population of 185 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
Gold, Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southern High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1815 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern High School's ranking?
Southern High School is ranked #1815 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Southern High School often compared to?
Southern High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meigs High School, Eastern High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern High School?
The graduation rate of Southern High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern High School?
185 students attend Southern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Southern High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern High School?
Southern High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southern High School offer ?
Southern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern High School part of?
Southern High School is part of Southern Local School District.
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