South High School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,392 high school students from grades 9-12
- Ranks 259th out of 282 high schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1700 East Louisiana Avenue, Denver, CO 80210
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Denver Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $15,769
- Graduation Rate: 50.4%
- Dropout Rate: 13.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.0
- Enrolled Students: 77,267
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,392
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 73.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 713 (51.2%)
- Females: 679 (48.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 111 (8.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 871 (62.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 982 (70.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 17 | 1.2% |
| Black | 335 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 173 | 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 472 | 33.9% |
| White | 395 | 28.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 496 | 35.6% |
| 10th Grade | 351 | 25.2% |
| 11th Grade | 236 | 17.0% |
| 12th Grade | 309 | 22.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 39%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:61%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 12 Years
- Average Salary: $46,959
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,293 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $50,575 | 75% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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