Southaven High School Explained

Southaven High School
Streetaddress:735 Rasco Road
City:Southaven
Zipcode:38671
Country:United States
Coordinates:34.9764°N -90.0058°W
Established:1971
Type:Public secondary
Students:1,850 (2022-23)[1]
Ratio:16.39
Teaching Staff:112.89 (FTE)
Grades:912
Accreditation:Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
District:DeSoto County School District
Team Name:Chargers
Rival:DeSoto Central High School
Colors:Orange and Blue
Yearbook:Charger Yearbook
Publication:Mélange (Literary Magazine)
Principal:Adam Sikes
Ceeb:252823

Southaven High School is a suburban public high school located in Southaven, Mississippi, United States. It opened in the fall of 1971, when construction was completed enough so that students could start the first classes. The original school taught 6th through 12th.

History

Construction of Southaven High school was completed in 1972. The original building added a junior high in 1996. In 2004, the citizens of Southaven voted to build a new high school (where it is currently located) and make the original building a middle school. The new building was completed in the fall of 2006, and classes started at the new building in 2007.[2]

Athletics

Teams

Southaven High School's athletic teams are nicknamed the Chargers and the school's colors are blue and orange. Southaven High participates in the following sports:

Performing and Visual Arts

The Southaven High School Theatre program performs a play during the fall and a musical during the spring. The other performing and visual arts courses offered are Music Appreciation, AP Studio Art, AP Art History, Ceramics, Photography, and General Art.

Clubs and Organizations

Demographics

As of the class of 2022- 2023, Southaven High school has 1,758 students, 55% of the students are black, 28% are White, 9% are Hispanic, 2% are Asian, and 6% are multiracial.[3]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL. National Center for Education Statistics. July 7, 2024.
  2. Web site: About Our School .
  3. Web site: Southaven High School (2023 Ranking) - Southaven, MS .
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  5. Web site: The John Grisham Room - The Writer . Mississippi State University Libraries. 2006-07-06 .
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  8. Web site: Brandin Echols (CB): Bio, News, Stats & more . 2022-03-09 . www.newyorkjets.com . en-US.
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