South High

Summary:

South High is a public high school located in Manchester, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,598 students. It is part of the Parkway C-2 school district, which is ranked 32 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South High has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Missouri, ranking as high as 11th out of 404 schools in 2016-2017 and 12th out of 401 schools in 2015-2016. The school's performance on End of Course (EOC) exams is generally above the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra II (63.9% proficient in 2022-2023) and English II (60.5% proficient in 2022-2023). However, South High's performance in Algebra I (40.9% proficient in 2022-2023) and Government (42.6% proficient in 2022-2023) lags behind the district and state averages. South High has a relatively diverse student population, with 64.08% White, 13.83% African American, 5.44% Hispanic, and 9.39% Asian students in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby Central High (54.42% White, 16% African American) and West High (66.16% White, 10.79% African American).

South High has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (22.65% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Central High (13.26%) and West High (9.12%), suggesting that South High serves a larger population of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's spending per student ($13,491 in 2021-2022) is higher than the state average and the nearby West High ($12,982) but lower than Central High ($13,921).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 801 Hanna Rd
       Manchester, MO  63021-6771


(314) 415-7700

District: Parkway C-2

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,491 Help


Feeder schools for South High:

Elementary:    Barretts Elementary
    Carman Trails Elementary
    Hanna Woods Elementary
    Oak Brook Elementary
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Middle:    South Middle
    Southwest Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  1,598

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.1%
African American:
13.8%
Asian:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Compare Details South High ranks better than 81.5% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Parkway C-2 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.28. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of South High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details South High has the largest high school student body size in the Parkway C-2 School District. Racial makeup is: White (64.1%), African American (13.8%), Asian (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South High is 14.9, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Parkway C-2 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South High is $13,491. 2 high schools in the Parkway C-2 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South High:

SchoolDigger ranks South High 65th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See South High in the ranking list.)

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Parkway C-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkway C-2 32nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South High

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Rank History for all students at South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.80 27th 534 94.9%
2007 86.89 29th 538 94.6%
2008 83.60 40th 539 92.6%
2009 63.31 114th 507 77.5%
2010 63.85 123rd 516 76.2%
2011 72.01 66th 528 87.5%
2012 83.11 13th 522 97.5%
2013 78.77 19th 523 96.4%
2014 76.73 32nd 521 93.9%
2015 75.60 52nd 504 89.7%
2016 84.75 12th 401 97.0%
2017 91.42 11th 404 97.3%
2018 70.50 68th 468 85.5%
2019 71.17 64th 460 86.1%
2021 72.16 50th 358 86.0%
2022 57.56 105th 361 70.9%
2023 65.28 65th 352 81.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.16 2nd 52 96.2%
2019 91.18 2nd 59 96.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.99 32nd 33 3.0%
2023 38.42 26th 42 38.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.70 16th 127 87.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.48 263rd 382 31.2%
2019 30.68 282nd 368 23.4%
2022 44.78 133rd 250 46.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.98 22nd 95 76.8%
2019 62.53 36th 103 65.0%
2021 59.04 45th 129 65.1%
2022 47.47 53rd 111 52.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.20 64th 100 36.0%
2019 67.13 27th 96 71.9%
2021 67.60 13th 50 74.0%
2022 43.40 31st 45 31.1%
2023 71.11 11th 47 76.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.12 14th 38 63.2%
2019 46.15 24th 38 36.8%
2021 61.07 10th 20 50.0%
2022 33.34 11th 15 26.7%
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Rank History for African American students at South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.87 76th 111 31.5%
2019 42.34 66th 106 37.7%
2022 50.81 47th 105 55.2%
2023 62.98 19th 99 80.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.86 67th 84 20.2%
2019 23.54 76th 91 16.5%
2022 68.74 12th 57 78.9%
2023 39.18 35th 64 45.3%
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Rank History for White students at South High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.29 50th 440 88.6%
2019 73.31 52nd 430 87.9%
2021 70.69 44th 309 85.8%
2022 53.17 97th 310 68.7%
2023 65.82 51st 302 83.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a student
Saturday, November 13, 2021

Open Quote The lunch portions keep getting smaller and smaller and the food is not great in general, there is also a few teachers that do not help the student learn in any way, they also are not great communicators, other than that this is a good school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1936 1936
1992 1466 402 59 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1942
1993 1499 385 63 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1955
1994 1554 357 66 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1990
1995 1563 362 68 12 2 n/a n/a 0 2007
1996 1563 362 68 12 2 n/a n/a 0 2007
1997 1566 362 74 10 6 n/a n/a 0 2018
1998 1559 353 93 11 5 n/a n/a 0 2021
1999 1601 363 106 14 3 n/a n/a 0 2087
2000 1647 342 113 23 4 n/a n/a 0 2129
2001 1712 322 110 18 6 n/a n/a 0 2168
2002 1716 289 92 16 4 n/a n/a 0 2117
2003 1716 289 92 16 4 n/a n/a 0 2117
2004 1700 293 104 20 4 n/a n/a 0 2121
2005 1631 287 119 25 1 n/a n/a 0 2063
2006 1577 299 126 31 1 n/a n/a 0 2034
2007 1533 283 126 40 2 n/a n/a 0 1984
2008 1452 307 129 41 3 n/a n/a 0 1932
2009 1410 293 135 45 4 n/a n/a 0 1887
2010 1453 293 179 51 4 n/a n/a 0 1980
2011 1392 271 185 47 8 2 44 0 1949
2012 1352 241 175 82 4 0 45 0 1899
2013 1282 116 174 77 4 1 47 0 1701
2014 1229 191 135 74 2 2 63 0 1696
2015 1252 185 127 76 3 3 65 0 1711
2016 1289 159 153 67 3 4 64 0 1739
2017 1318 146 152 67 0 1 80 0 1764
2018 1233 157 146 79 1 1 82 0 1699
2019 1190 162 152 90 3 0 79 0 1676
2020 1136 183 151 98 4 0 92 0 1664
2021 1119 201 142 98 4 0 98 0 1662
2022 1079 216 154 101 4 0 106 0 1660
2023 1024 221 150 87 3 0 113 0 1598

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1936 109.6 17.6 n/a
1992 1942 106.2 18.2 n/a
1993 1955 103.6 18.9 n/a
1994 1990 109.7 18.1 0
1995 2007 106.7 18.8 1.4
1996 2007 106.7 18.8 1.4
1997 2018 110.0 18.3 10.9
1998 2021 109.2 18.5 9.9
1999 2087 115.7 18.0 10.8
2000 2129 125.8 16.9 10.7
2001 2168 120.7 18.0 9.1
2002 2117 124.8 17.0 3.4
2003 2117 124.8 17.0 3.4
2004 2121 125.7 16.9 3.2
2005 2063 122.9 16.8 4.1
2006 2034 115.4 17.6 5.2
2007 1984 114.4 17.3 5.9
2008 1932 113.1 17.1 6.3
2009 1887 119.7 15.8 7.8
2010 1980 128.2 15.4 9
2011 1949 123.7 15.7 8.7
2012 1899 123.0 15.4 10.5
2013 1701 118.3 14.3 9.9
2014 1696 107.0 15.8 16.2
2015 1711 107.0 15.9 14.6
2016 1739 110.0 15.8 17.8
2017 1764 110.3 15.9 14.8
2018 1699 111.4 15.2 13.7
2019 1676 108.3 15.4 17
2020 1664 110.0 15.1 17
2021 1662 110.6 15.0 22.3
2022 1660 110.3 15.0 12.1
2023 1598 106.9 14.9 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1936 109.6 17.6 n/a
1992 1942 106.2 18.2 n/a
1993 1955 103.6 18.9 n/a
1994 1990 109.7 18.1 0
1995 2007 106.7 18.8 1.4
1996 2007 106.7 18.8 1.4
1997 2018 110.0 18.3 10.9
1998 2021 109.2 18.5 9.9
1999 2087 115.7 18.0 10.8
2000 2129 125.8 16.9 10.7
2001 2168 120.7 18.0 9.1
2002 2117 124.8 17.0 3.4
2003 2117 124.8 17.0 3.4
2004 2121 125.7 16.9 3.2
2005 2063 122.9 16.8 4.1
2006 2034 115.4 17.6 5.2
2007 1984 114.4 17.3 5.9
2008 1932 113.1 17.1 6.3
2009 1887 119.7 15.8 7.8
2010 1980 128.2 15.4 9
2011 1949 123.7 15.7 8.7
2012 1899 123.0 15.4 10.5
2013 1701 118.3 14.3 9.9
2014 1696 107.0 15.8 16.2
2015 1711 107.0 15.9 14.6
2016 1739 110.0 15.8 17.8
2017 1764 110.3 15.9 14.8
2018 1699 111.4 15.2 13.7
2019 1676 108.3 15.4 17
2020 1664 110.0 15.1 17
2021 1662 110.6 15.0 22.3
2022 1660 110.3 15.0 12.1
2023 1598 106.9 14.9 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $59 (0.5%) $12,508 (99.5%) $12,567
2020 $28 (0.2%) $12,802 (99.8%) $12,830
2021 $239 (1.9%) $12,632 (98.1%) $12,871
2022 $723 (5.4%) $12,768 (94.6%) $13,491

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 64th of 460 High schoolsRanks 65th of 352 High schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (South High)38.340.9
 2.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Parkway C-2)68.256.7
 11.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (South High)51.249.3
 1.9%
   End of Course Biology I (Parkway C-2)49.545.6
 3.9%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (South High)73.160.5
 12.6%
   End of Course English II (Parkway C-2)73.361.6
 11.7%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (South High)58.863.9
 5.1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Parkway C-2)71.561.8
 9.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16761598
 4.7%
African American162221
 36.4%
American Indian33
Asian152150
 1.3%
Hispanic9087
 3.3%
Pacific Islander00
White11901024
 13.9%
Two or More Races79113
 43%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17%22.7%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South High

South High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barretts Elementary
Elementary : Carman Trails Elementary
Elementary : Hanna Woods Elementary
Elementary : Oak Brook Elementary
Elementary : Sorrento Springs Elementary
Elementary : Wren Hollow Elementary
Middle : South Middle
Middle : Southwest Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,598 students attended South High.

South High ranks 65th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at South High are 64% White, 14% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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