South High School (Bakersfield, California)

South High School
Address
Map
1101 Planz Road

,
93304

Coordinates35°19′25″N 119°00′53″W / 35.32361°N 119.01472°W / 35.32361; -119.01472
Information
TypePublic high school
Established1957
School districtKern High School District
Staff93.46 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Number of students2,176 (2022-2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio23.28[1]
Color(s)Columbia Blue, Gray    
MascotSpartans
YearbookMerrimac
WebsiteSchool website

South High School is located in the Kern County District of Bakersfield, California. The school has approximately 2,150 students.

History

The official South High School website states that the school was originally founded in 1957 and was surrounded by farmlands.

As of May 7, 2021 the school mascot is known as the “Spartans” following a year long review committee determination examine the prior mascot Rebel Man or Johnny Rebel which was patterned after a Confederate soldier. Sports teams formerly referred to as the Rebels, will now be known as the Spartans.

Athletics

The school offers a variety of sports that include: baseball, swimming, dance, flag, golf, wrestling, tennis, cross-country running, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, and football. In 2015–2016, the Varsity boys soccer team won the CIF Southern California Regional Championships for Division II.[2]

South High celebrated its 50th anniversary and homecoming on September 29, 2007. The South High football team also hosted their 50th homecoming football game against the Shafter Generals, with South High winning 41–12.

Clubs

Clubs on campus include forensics, JROTC, and ROC.

South High is also home to the prestigious MS3 program, the brand new South High Justice Academy, the AVID program, and an award-winning Rebel Regiment Band and Color-guard.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "South High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "2016 CIF Southern California Regional Boys Soccer Championships (Division II)". MaxPreps. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  3. ^ "South High Hall of Fame". South High School. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  4. ^ "South High Hall of Fame". South High School. Retrieved 7 July 2023.