| Southaven High School | |
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| Address | |
| 735 Rasco Road Southaven, Mississippi 38671 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°58′35″N 90°00′21″W / 34.97639°N 90.00583°W / 34.97639; -90.00583 |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Established | 1971 |
| School district | DeSoto County School District |
| CEEB code | 252823 |
| Principal | Adam Sikes |
| Teaching staff | 112.89 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Number of students | 1,850 (2022-23) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.39 |
| Color(s) | Orange and Blue |
| Team name | Chargers |
| Rival | DeSoto Central High School |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Publication | Mélange (Literary Magazine) |
| Yearbook | Charger Yearbook |
| Website | Southaven High 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
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.
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:
- Archery (Co-ed)
- Baseball (Boys)
- Basketball (Co-ed)
- Bowling (Co-ed)
- Color guard (Co-ed)
- Football (Boys)
- Golf (Co-ed)
- Powerlifting (Co-ed)
- Soccer (Co-ed)
- Softball (Girls)
- Swimming (Co-ed)
- Tennis (Co-ed)
- Track and field (Co-ed)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Winter guard (Co-ed)
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
- 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.
Notable alumni
- Carl Byrum - American Football Player
- Terence Davis - Professional Basketball Player in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings and NCAA Division I basketball player for Ole Miss Rebels men's basketball.
- John Grisham - Author
- Reagan Rust - Professional Hockey Player in the PWHPA and NCAA Division I women's ice hockey captain for Boston University
- Brandin Echols - American Football Player
- Terry Williams - American Football Player
References
- ^ "SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- "About Our School".
- "Southaven High School (2023 Ranking) - Southaven, MS".
- "Terence Davis - Men's Basketball".
- "The John Grisham Room - The Writer". Mississippi State University Libraries. Retrieved 2006-07-06.
- "PWHPA Secret Showcase - Dream Gap Tour | Jan. 11-12, 2020 - Toronto". PWHPA.
- "Reagan Rust - Women's Ice Hockey". Boston University Athletics.
- "Brandin Echols (CB): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.newyorkjets.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.
- "Terry Williams". www.cfl.ca.
External links
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