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{{Short description|Public school in Mississippi, United States}}
{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
|name = Southaven High School
|name = Southaven High School
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|established = 1971
|established = 1971
|type = Public secondary
|type = Public secondary
|students = 1,758 (2020-21)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2801320&SchoolPageNum=3&ID=280132000196|title=SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=March 1, 2022}}</ref>
|students = 1,850 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2801320&SchoolPageNum=3&ID=280132000196|title=SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=July 7, 2024}}</ref>
|ratio = 17.64<ref name=NCES/>
|ratio = 16.39<ref name=NCES/>
|teaching_staff = 99.68 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
|teaching_staff = 112.89 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
|grades = [[ninth grade|9]]{{ndash}}[[twelfth grade|12]]
|grades = [[ninth grade|9]]{{ndash}}[[twelfth grade|12]]
|accreditation = [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]]
|accreditation = [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]]
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|colors = Orange and Blue {{color box|orange}} {{color box|blue}}
|colors = Orange and Blue {{color box|orange}} {{color box|blue}}
|yearbook = Charger Yearbook
|yearbook = Charger Yearbook
|newspaper = Charger Thunder
|publication = ''Mélange'' ([[Literary Magazine]])
|publication = ''Mélange'' ([[Literary Magazine]])
|principal = Shane Jones
|principal = Adam Sikes
|ceeb = 252823
|ceeb = 252823
|homepage = {{URL|http://shs.desotocountyschools.org/#|Southaven High School}}
|homepage = {{URL|http://shs.desotocountyschools.org/#|Southaven High School}}
}}
}}
[[File:SHS High.jpg|thumb|The Former High School. Now Southaven Middle School.]]
[[File:SHS High.jpg|thumb|The Former High School. Now Southaven Middle School.]]
'''Southaven High School''' is a [[public secondary school]] located in [[Southaven, Mississippi|Southaven]], [[Mississippi]], United States.
'''Southaven High School''' is a suburban public high school located in [[Southaven, Mississippi|Southaven]], [[Mississippi]], United States.
It began 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.
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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://shs.desotocountyschools.org/about | title=About Our School }}</ref>


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
===Teams===
Males and females have their own teams for basketball, soccer, track, cross country, bowling ''{{citation needed|date=October 2015}}'', and golf. Only males can play football and baseball. Volleyball, softball, and color guard are restricted to females. Tennis and cheer leading are co-ed sports offered at Southaven.
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:
{{div col|colwidth=20em}}
*[[Archery]] (Co-ed)
*[[Baseball]] (Boys)
*[[Basketball]] (Co-ed)
*[[Ten-pin bowling|Bowling]] (Co-ed)
*Color guard (Co-ed)
*[[American football|Football]] (Boys)
*[[Golf]] (Co-ed)
*[[Powerlifting]] (Co-ed)
*[[Soccer]] (Co-ed)
*[[Softball]] (Girls)
*[[Swimming (sport)|Swimming]] (Co-ed)
*[[Tennis]] (Co-ed)
*[[Track and field]] (Co-ed)
*[[Volleyball]] (Girls)
*Winter guard (Co-ed)
{{div col end}}


== Performing and Visual Arts ==
== 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 Class Piano, Music Appreciation, AP Studio Art, AP Art History, Ceramics, Photography, and General Art.
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 ==

* Anime Club
* Band
* Beta Club
* Choir
* Debate Club
* Diamond Girls
* Fellowship of Christian Athletes
* Fellowship of Christian Students
* Government Club
* [[International Thespian Society]]
* Knowledge Bowl
* Mayor's Youth Council
* National Art Honor Society
* [[National Honors Society]]
* Photography Club
* Superintendent's Youth Leadership Council
* Student Council

== 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.publicschoolreview.com/southaven-high-school-profile#:~:text=55%25%20of%20Southaven%20High%20School,2%25%20of%20students%20are%20Asian. | title=Southaven High School (2023 Ranking) - Southaven, MS }}</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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*[[Terence Davis]] - Professional Basketball Player in the NBA for the [[Sacramento Kings]] and [[Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball|NCAA Division I basketball player for Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://olemisssports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1707|title=Terence Davis - Men's Basketball}}</ref>
*[[Terence Davis]] - Professional Basketball Player in the NBA for the [[Sacramento Kings]] and [[Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball|NCAA Division I basketball player for Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://olemisssports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1707|title=Terence Davis - Men's Basketball}}</ref>
*[[John Grisham]] - Author<ref>{{cite web | url = http://library.msstate.edu/grisham_room/writer/writer.htm | title = The John Grisham Room - The Writer | work = [[Mississippi State University]] Libraries| accessdate = 2006-07-06 }}</ref>
*[[John Grisham]] - Author<ref>{{cite web | url = http://library.msstate.edu/grisham_room/writer/writer.htm | title = The John Grisham Room - The Writer | work = [[Mississippi State University]] Libraries| accessdate = 2006-07-06 }}</ref>
*Reagan Rust - Professional Hockey Player in the PWHPA<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=PWHPA Secret Showcase - Dream Gap Tour {{!}} Jan. 11-12, 2020 - Toronto|url=https://pwhpa.com/events/secret-showcase/|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=PWHPA|language=en-US}}</ref> and NCAA Division I women's ice hockey captain for Boston University<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Reagan Rust - Women's Ice Hockey|url=https://goterriers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/reagan-rust/12386|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Boston University Athletics|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Reagan Rust]] - Professional Hockey Player in the PWHPA<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=PWHPA Secret Showcase - Dream Gap Tour {{!}} Jan. 11-12, 2020 - Toronto|url=https://pwhpa.com/events/secret-showcase/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=PWHPA|language=en-US}}</ref> and NCAA Division I women's ice hockey captain for Boston University<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Reagan Rust - Women's Ice Hockey|url=https://goterriers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/reagan-rust/12386|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Boston University Athletics|language=en}}</ref>{{cn|reason=no mention of this school in refs or her article|date=March 2022}}
*[[Brandin Echols]] - American Football Player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brandin Echols (CB): Bio, News, Stats & more |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/team/players-roster/brandin-echols/ |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=www.newyorkjets.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Brandin Echols]] - American Football Player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brandin Echols (CB): Bio, News, Stats & more |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/team/players-roster/brandin-echols/ |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=www.newyorkjets.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[Terry Williams (wide receiver)| Terry Williams]] - American Football Player<ref>{{Cite web |title=Terry Williams|url=https://www.cfl.ca/players/terry-williams/165608/|website=www.cfl.ca |language=en-CA}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Schools in DeSoto County, Mississippi]]
[[Category:Schools in DeSoto County, Mississippi]]
[[Category:1971 establishments in Mississippi]]
[[Category:1971 establishments in Mississippi]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1971]]

Latest revision as of 16:19, 16 August 2024

Southaven High School
Address
Map
735 Rasco Road

Southaven
,
Mississippi
38671

United States
Coordinates34°58′35″N 90°00′21″W / 34.97639°N 90.00583°W / 34.97639; -90.00583
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1971
School districtDeSoto County School District
CEEB code252823
PrincipalAdam Sikes
Teaching staff112.89 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Number of students1,850 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.39[1]
Color(s)Orange and Blue    
Team nameChargers
RivalDeSoto Central High School
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
PublicationMélange (Literary Magazine)
YearbookCharger Yearbook
WebsiteSouthaven High School
The Former High School. Now Southaven Middle School.

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

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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

[edit]

Teams

[edit]

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

[edit]

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

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  • Anime Club
  • Band
  • Beta Club
  • Choir
  • Debate Club
  • Diamond Girls
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  • Fellowship of Christian Students
  • Government Club
  • International Thespian Society
  • Knowledge Bowl
  • Mayor's Youth Council
  • National Art Honor Society
  • National Honors Society
  • Photography Club
  • Superintendent's Youth Leadership Council
  • Student Council

Demographics

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  2. ^ "About Our School".
  3. ^ "Southaven High School (2023 Ranking) - Southaven, MS".
  4. ^ "Terence Davis - Men's Basketball".
  5. ^ "The John Grisham Room - The Writer". Mississippi State University Libraries. Retrieved 2006-07-06.
  6. ^ "PWHPA Secret Showcase - Dream Gap Tour | Jan. 11-12, 2020 - Toronto". PWHPA.
  7. ^ "Reagan Rust - Women's Ice Hockey". Boston University Athletics.
  8. ^ "Brandin Echols (CB): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.newyorkjets.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
  9. ^ "Terry Williams". www.cfl.ca.
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