South High School has a tradition of excellence and achievement in academics, athletics and art. We take pride in the many accomplishments of our students. Past graduates support our commitment to excellence through our alumni foundation. We take pride in the opportunity to add your unique talent to our learning community.

School Tour
For visits and tours of our schol, please contatc Sharon White at 612.668.4303.

Academic Focus Areas: (Click here for more information)

• All Nations (citywide program)
• Liberal Arts
• Open (citywide program)

Community Partnerships:

• Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
• Genesys Works
• Olson Advertising, Minneapolis

College Partnerships:

• Augsburg College
• Minneapolis Community & Technical College
• University of Minnesota
• St. Paul Technical College

Dual Credit Opportunities/Articulations:

• Advanced Placement (AP)
• College in the Schools (CIS)
• Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
• Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Engineering

Post-Graduate Plans (Class of 2011):

• 55% to four-year colleges
• 26% to two-year colleges
• 19% to military service/work/other

Scholarships:

• 2 students awarded Page Scholarships
• 6 students awarded Regis Scholarships
• 28 Students received scholarships administered by AchieveMpls and South High Foundation in the total amount of $89,250
• 9 Wallin Scholars were awarded approximately $144,000
• 3 Cornwell Scholars were awarded approximately $54,000
• 1 Ester Johnson Scholar was awarded approximately $16,000
• 4 Enterprise Scholars were awarded approximately $64,000
• $1.6 million dollars was awarded to South High students in 2011 to be used for the duration of their college expense

English Learner (EL) Supports:

• Somali bilingual program aide
• Spanish bilingual program aide

Citywide Special Education Programs: (Click here for more information)

• Autism
• Life Skills
• Physical and Other Health Disabilities (POHD)

Other Student Support Programs:

• Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID): a post-secondary college readiness system designed to increase school-wide learning and performance
• Check and Connect: school engagement program with a focus on mentoring and attendance
• Project Success: youth development organization
• Teenage Pregnant and Parenting Program (TAPPP)

Awards/Kudos:

• 2 students named National Merit Finalists 2011
• 2 students named National Merit Scholar Semi Finalists 2011
• 1 student named National Achievement Scholarship Finalist 2011
• 1 student named National Achievement Scholarship Semi Finalist 2011
• 7 students named Commended Students in the 2011 National Merit Program
• 7 student named 2011 National Achievement Program Outstanding Participants Referred to Colleges
• Music, art, debate and graphics programs won awards at local and national competitions

Unique Extra Curricular Opportunities:

• Chess Club
• Debate ––Choir: Concert, Varsity, Women’s
• Green Tigers, human rights student group
• High Tech Boys/Girls Society
• Monarch Club
• Orchestra: String and Chamber
• SADD
• Symphonic & Concert Band, Wind Ensemble
• Theatre productions
• Ultimate Frisbee