Serving 187 students in grades 9-12, Southland Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southland Senior High School's student population of 187 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Southland Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southland Senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southland Senior High School's ranking?
Southland Senior High School is ranked #1099 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Southland Senior High School often compared to?
Southland Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austin Senior High School, Leroy Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southland Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Southland Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Southland Senior High School?
187 students attend Southland Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Southland Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southland Senior High School?
Southland Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southland Senior High School offer ?
Southland Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southland Senior High School part of?
Southland Senior High School is part of Southland Public School District.
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