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#2479 of 3,441 schools in OH
Southern High School
High School · Southern Local · Racine, OH
A Southern Local high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
920 Elm St, Racine, OH 45771
- Math 35% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southern High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average489/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,711
Median home value
$149,100
Median rent
$715/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Southern Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,246NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern High School is listed in Southern Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern High School
Southern High School is a public high school in Racine, OH, part of Southern Local, serving approximately 208 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,479 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern High School
What grades does Southern High School serve?
Southern High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Southern High School?
Southern High School has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern High School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern High School rank in OH?
Southern High School ranks #2,479 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Southern High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southern High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Southern High School a charter school?
No, Southern High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern High School a Title I school?
No, Southern High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Meigs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.4%
- Phone
- (740) 949-2611
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 45771)
- 3,462
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45771; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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