Southaven High School

Southaven High School
Southaven High School, May 2007
Location
735 Rasco Road

Southaven
,
Mississippi
38671

United States

34°58′35″N 90°00′21″W / 34.97639°N 90.00583°W / 34.97639; -90.00583
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1971
School district
DeSoto County School District
CEEB code252823
Principal
Adam Sikes
Teaching staff
112.01 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,825 (2023-2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio
16.29[1]
ColorsOrange 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

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

Teams

Southaven High School's athletic teams are nicknamed the Chargers and the school's colors are blue and orange. Southaven High, as a member of the Mississippi High School Activities Association(MHSAA), and classified as a 7A School in terms of enrollment, participates in the following sports:

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
  • Book 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
  • Rho Kappa
  • 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.[3]

Notable alumni

References

  1. 1 2 3 "SOUTHAVEN HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 7, 2025.
  2. ↑ "About Our School".
  3. ↑ "Southaven High School (2023 Ranking) - Southaven, MS".
  4. ↑ "Brandin Echols - Pittsburgh Steelers". Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  5. ↑ "The John Grisham Room - The Writer". Mississippi State University Libraries. Retrieved July 6, 2006.
  6. ↑ "NWA Signs Mackenzie Morgan". Retrieved August 18, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Caleb Offord - Las Vegas Raiders". Retrieved July 8, 2026.
  8. ↑ "PWHPA Secret Showcase - Dream Gap Tour | Jan. 11-12, 2020 - Toronto". PWHPA.
  9. ↑ "Terry Williams". www.cfl.ca.
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