South High School

Denver South High has been a good fit for my step-son. He's a very bright kid who needs to be academically challenged, but he also has emotional issues that require sensitivity and patience. The teachers, deans and coaches have been encouraging and supportive. He's been academically challenged to just the right point, and he has made many diverse friends from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
--Submitted by a parent

Not a bad school but not a great on either! Students are the type to just get by and not care about college..."Metro State Kids" the teachers have been a big part of keeping this school above water, i am surprised that in the high income community surrounding South High School this school would be at a higher level than it is. But unfortunately the surrounding community opts to pick better private schools.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful, multi-cultural school with fabulous teachers, especially the English department. The chem teacher is outstanding The school is a magnet for ESL students, and that gives ita really welcoming and multi-cultural flavor. It also has an Avid program, great X and AP classes and a fine choir. Lets hope the new principal keeps up the school's culture and reputation, and doesn't change much.
--Submitted by a parent

Not a good school they let the children do what ever they want
--Submitted by a parent

I have had one son complete 4 years and get accepted to college at UCD, and I have another starting this fall. It seems to stand on par with the other major high schools in Denver. None do well on overall ratings, but they do offer solid opportunity to kids who want to learn and go to college. That said, a major component of the South student population and probably other DPS HS also, does not seem to value the education opportunity. Consequently they create the need for extra security and discipline enforcement. Also, this component will pull down scores as I have seen how this shows itself as kids progress from junior to senior year. In a class of over 400 in junior year, less than 300 made it in as a senior on schedule. Kids with good capability are directed to honors and AP classes, the others don't.
--Submitted by a parent

My Son just graduated from South and is going to an elite top tier college. He had a terrifc experience in a safe and very organized school. His teachers were outstanding with higher level educational degrees. The only reason South has a low rating is because non english speaking students from 42 different countries also go there and they are required by law to take the CSAP tests which then gives South low rating. This really has nothing to do with the quality of education that occurs at South. I highly recommend parents look and tour South before you make a decision based soley on ratings.This is a beautiful fusion of cultures that prepares kids for the global future.
--Submitted by a parent

I cannot even begin with South high school. it is a great school to start out with. When i first came to that school, i felt welcome. its inviting, safe, and has a friendly atmosphere. i completely recommend it to every parent with a kid going into the 9th grade becasue it is an excellent school
--Submitted by a student

This school is really great working with students 5 stars.
--Submitted by a parent

if you are looking for diversity and a good extar curriculum and excellent teachers this is a great school !!!!
--Submitted by a parent

South is an excellent school. It is an international school, and it is very high in cirriculim.
--Submitted by a parent