What grades does SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL serve?

SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the SOUTHAVEN area.

Where is SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL located?

SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL is a urban school in SOUTHAVEN, MS.

What is the student-teacher ratio at SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL is 16.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in SOUTHAVEN, MS?

Schools in SOUTHAVEN include SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the SOUTHAVEN area.

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Southaven High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Tue

Soccer @ South Panola HighEvent

Oct

Wed

SHS Trunk or TreatEvent

Oct

Thu

Soccer @ Lafayette HighEvent

Oct

Thu

National Art Honor Society Induction CeremonyEvent

Auditorium - Free Admission

Oct

Fri

SHS Football home vs. Horn LakeEvent

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Nov

Tue

Soccer vs. Center Hill HighEvent

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,825

Student:Teacher

16.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST

Econ. Disadvantaged

61.1%

Phone

(662)393-9300

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35%

47th percentile in MS

Math Proficiency

26%

35th percentile in MS

Graduation Rate

89%

Chronic Absenteeism

12.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

12 courses offered

264 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

135 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

255 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

947 test takers

Athletics

7 sports, 8 teams

231 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Worse than average in MS

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,732

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

117

98% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,525

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,744

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$11,694

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 52%Local 34%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$240,977

-0.3% 1yr+27.5% 5yr

Memphis, TN metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.1%

Below 150% poverty line

4.4%

Unemployment rate

9.0%

Uninsured residents

8.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,266

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,945

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,322 (27%)

Other Health Impairment

1,093 (22%)

Autism

738 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

520 (11%)

Emotional Disturbance

249 (5%)

Intellectual Disability

143 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,876

Current enrollment

Stable(+6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Soccer @ South Panola High

Event

Wed, Oct 28, 2026

SHS Trunk or Treat

Event

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

Soccer @ Lafayette High

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in DESOTO CO SCHOOL DIST. Southaven High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	HSES Homecoming Week - Dress as Your Favorite Season or HolidayDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Holiday (All)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	Pathways Testing: ELADistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	1st Nine Week Exams: 3rd and 4th blockDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Pathways Testing: BiologyDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	1st Nine Week Exams: make-upsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	PSAT TestingDistrict-wide Check the testing notice for registration deadlines and test day details.	exam	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Senior ACT TestingDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	SHS Football @ Desoto Central	Event	—
Sat, Oct 24, 2026	Soccer Games Boys Varsity vs. Cleveland Central @ 10:00AMGirls Varsity vs. Cleveland High @ 10:55Boys Varsity Vs. Byhalia High @ 11:50Girls Varsity vs. Byhalia High @ 2:35	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Soccer @ South Panola High	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	SHS Trunk or Treat	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Soccer @ Lafayette High	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	National Art Honor Society Induction Ceremony Auditorium - Free Admission	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	SHS Football home vs. Horn Lake Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Soccer vs. Center Hill High Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Girls Basketball @ Oxford High	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Soccer vs. Lake Cormorant High Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	SHS Football vs. Hernando Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Basketball @ North Panola High	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	SHS Basketball vs South Panola High Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Soccer vs. Pontotoc High Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	SHS Basketball vs. Lafayette County High Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	SHS Soccer @ Olive Branch High	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	SHS Basketball vs Rossville Christian Academy Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	School Picture Day Check the school calendar for picture day details and any required forms.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	SHS Soccer vs. South Panola High Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	SHS Basketball vs. South Panola High Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	K Farmhouse Breakfast District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Holidays (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	SHS Soccer vs. Tupelo High Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.	Event	—
Sat, Dec 5, 2026	18th Annual Christmas Craft Fair Sponsored by SHS Art Boosters Free admission to the event! Vendor Applications available for $40 booth fee, $25 food truck fee. E-mail: Jacqueline.oneal@dcsms.org or AHendricks@desotocountyms.gov for more information	Event	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Christmas Parties District-wide Check the event notice for activity details and participation information.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	60% Day/Last Day of 1st Semester for Students	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break (ALL)District-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Basketball @ Houston (Houston Christmas Tourney)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Basketball @ Pearl (Pearl Christmas Classic)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Basketball @ Alcorn Central Christmas ClassicDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development Days (Teachers' 1st Day Back)	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date.	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date.	Holiday	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Students' 1st Day Back from Holidays Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day Holiday (ALL)District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring Break (ALL) School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Easter Holiday (ALL) Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Easter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Paraprofessional Appreciation Day District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Administrative Professionals Day District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Reading (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Reading (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Apr 28, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Writing (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Thu, Apr 29, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Writing (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	MAAP State Testing - Make-ups (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Science (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates.	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 4th Grade Math (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	MAAP State Testing - 5th Grade Math (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Thu, May 6, 2027	MAAP State Testing - Make-ups (Tentative)District-wide	exam	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Students' Last Day of School (60% Day)	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Teachers' Last Day of School	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southaven High School

SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 1,825 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in SOUTHAVEN, MS.