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Southern High School

Summary:

Southern High School is a public high school located in Racine, Ohio, serving 206 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Southern Local School District, which is ranked 493 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southern High School has shown mixed performance on state assessments, performing above the state average in some subjects like Biology, English II, and Geometry, but lagging behind in others like American History, Algebra I, and Geometry. The school has had a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.1% to 95.5% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the state average and nearby schools like Eastern High School and Meigs High School. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 19.2% to 38.6% over the past few years, which is an area of concern.

Despite serving a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, Southern High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spends less per student than the nearby Eastern High School and Meigs High School. This suggests that the school is employing effective strategies to support student learning and achievement, as evidenced by its strong performance in certain academic areas and high graduation rates.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 920 Elm St
       Racine, OH  45771-8902

(740) 949-2611

District: Southern Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
414th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Southern High School:

Elementary:    Southern Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  206

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.9% Help


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Compare Details Southern High School ranks better than 52.1% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.06. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southern High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern High School 414th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Southern High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Southern Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Local 493rd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southern High School

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Rank History for all students at Southern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.95 624th 681 8.4%
2005 3.31 663rd 689 3.8%
2006 32.15 579th 696 16.8%
2007 34.12 621st 756 17.9%
2008 30.05 645th 767 15.9%
2009 38.06 631st 791 20.2%
2010 54.20 530th 819 35.3%
2011 59.03 468th 818 42.8%
2012 57.76 502nd 832 39.7%
2013 47.59 557th 767 27.4%
2014 50.70 520th 769 32.4%
2015 35.21 613th 778 21.2%
2016 30.79 632nd 784 19.4%
2017 47.60 432nd 773 44.1%
2018 55.79 379th 800 52.6%
2019 46.28 525th 836 37.2%
2021 41.14 517th 819 36.9%
2022 43.91 503rd 836 39.8%
2023 50.08 468th 867 46.0%
2024 54.06 414th 864 52.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.45 134th 614 78.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.88 255th 758 66.4%
2019 50.95 436th 779 44.0%
2021 60.54 264th 763 65.4%
2022 63.01 256th 773 66.9%
2023 70.52 170th 805 78.9%
2024 72.52 171st 822 79.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Southern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.71 307th 751 59.1%
2019 49.78 501st 781 35.9%
2021 40.94 504th 775 35.0%
2022 50.10 445th 794 44.0%
2023 55.69 412th 813 49.3%
2024 42.96 521st 798 34.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.74 473rd 606 21.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.88 152nd 308 50.6%
2024 78.71 17th 280 93.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Southern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.69 391st 763 48.8%
2019 40.73 554th 792 30.1%
2021 40.94 505th 778 35.1%
2022 38.74 540th 808 33.2%
2023 46.04 493rd 819 39.8%
2024 70.33 241st 816 70.5%
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Rank History for White students at Southern High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.00 394th 718 45.1%
2019 32.45 576th 739 22.1%
2021 31.41 532nd 727 26.8%
2022 34.64 532nd 749 29.0%
2023 40.21 501st 756 33.7%
2024 46.98 449th 754 40.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of 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: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southern High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 299 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 299 598
1989 297 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1990 298 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1991 281 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1992 280 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1993 269 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1994 285 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1995 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 281 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 279 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1998 266 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1999 224 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2000 222 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2001 224 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2002 233 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 2 237
2003 233 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 2 237
2004 243 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 251 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 253
2006 236 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 240
2007 210 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 213
2008 203 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 4 211
2009 202 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 206
2010 188 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 191
2011 185 1 0 1 1 0 3 0 191
2012 201 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 205
2013 202 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 206
2014 210 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 217
2015 209 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 214
2016 214 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 221
2017 219 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 226
2018 203 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 208
2019 212 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 219
2020 201 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 206
2021 203 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 209
2022 211 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 218
2023 198 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 206

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 Southern High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 18.0 33.2 0
1989 298 18.0 16.5 n/a
1990 301 18.0 16.7 n/a
1991 283 17.0 16.6 n/a
1992 281 17.0 16.5 23.8
1993 269 17.0 15.8 30.9
1994 286 17.5 16.3 24.1
1995 281 19.0 14.8 29.2
1996 281 19.0 14.8 29.2
1997 279 18.0 15.5 29.4
1998 267 18.0 14.8 36
1999 224 19.0 11.8 46.4
2000 223 20.0 11.2 39
2001 224 20.0 11.2 35.3
2002 237 17.0 13.9 43.4
2003 237 17.0 13.9 43.4
2004 244 15.0 16.3 43.4
2005 253 17.0 14.9 46
2006 240 16.0 15.0 48.7
2007 213 16.0 13.3 55.7
2008 211 10.0 21.1 n/a
2009 206 13.0 15.8 63.9
2010 191 14.0 13.6 58.7
2011 191 13.0 14.6 51.8
2012 205 15.0 13.6 57.6
2013 206 16.0 12.8 60.7
2014 217 19.0 11.4 50.7
2015 214 n/a n/a 49.1
2016 221 15.0 14.7 89.6
2017 226 14.0 16.1 71.7
2018 208 16.0 13.0 49
2019 219 15.0 14.6 48.9
2020 206 15.0 13.7 n/a
2021 209 13.8 15.1 n/a
2022 218 14.0 15.5 n/a
2023 206 14.0 14.7 n/a

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 Southern High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 598 18.0 33.2 0
1989 298 18.0 16.5 n/a
1990 301 18.0 16.7 n/a
1991 283 17.0 16.6 n/a
1992 281 17.0 16.5 23.8
1993 269 17.0 15.8 30.9
1994 286 17.5 16.3 24.1
1995 281 19.0 14.8 29.2
1996 281 19.0 14.8 29.2
1997 279 18.0 15.5 29.4
1998 267 18.0 14.8 36
1999 224 19.0 11.8 46.4
2000 223 20.0 11.2 39
2001 224 20.0 11.2 35.3
2002 237 17.0 13.9 43.4
2003 237 17.0 13.9 43.4
2004 244 15.0 16.3 43.4
2005 253 17.0 14.9 46
2006 240 16.0 15.0 48.7
2007 213 16.0 13.3 55.7
2008 211 10.0 21.1 n/a
2009 206 13.0 15.8 63.9
2010 191 14.0 13.6 58.7
2011 191 13.0 14.6 51.8
2012 205 15.0 13.6 57.6
2013 206 16.0 12.8 60.7
2014 217 19.0 11.4 50.7
2015 214 n/a n/a 49.1
2016 221 15.0 14.7 89.6
2017 226 14.0 16.1 71.7
2018 208 16.0 13.0 49
2019 219 15.0 14.6 48.9
2020 206 15.0 13.7 n/a
2021 209 13.8 15.1 n/a
2022 218 14.0 15.5 n/a
2023 206 14.0 14.7 n/a

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 Southern High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,338
2022 $8,896
2023 $10,267

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 525th of 836 High schoolsRanks 468th of 867 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Southern High School)68.175.6
 7.5%
   End of Course American Government (Southern Local)68.175.6
 7.5%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Southern High School)67.467.3
 0.1%
   End of Course American History (Southern Local)67.467.3
 0.1%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Southern High School)83.355.9
 27.4%
   End of Course Biology (Southern Local)83.355.9
 27.4%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Southern High School)63.657.6
 6%
   End of Course English II (Southern Local)63.657.6
 6%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Southern High School)46.745.5
 1.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Southern Local)46.745.5
 1.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Southern High School)51.659.3
 7.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Southern Local)51.659.3
 7.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students219206
 5.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic26
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White212198
 6.6%
Two or More Races42
 50%

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Southern High School ranks 414th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Southern High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southern Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Southern High School.

Students at Southern High School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.


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