Home of Academic and Technical ExcellenceAddress: 8620 Preston Highway Louisville, KY 40219 Map & DirectionsPhone/Fax: (502) 485-8330School WebsiteSummaryLevel: HighAttendance Area: Southern_High-boundary-map.pdfSchool LeadershipAssistant Superintendent: Joseph EllisonBoard Member: Linda DuncanPrincipal: Sariena SampsonImportant Links School Report Card School Plan Student Promotion/Progression Student Support and Behavior Intervention Handbook SBDM Minutes Nondiscrimination Policy Tabbed contentOverviewSouthern High School’s mission is to use a collaborative process focused on learning, ensuring that all students develop 21st-century skills so that they will be college- and career-ready. Southern is leading the way in the Academies of Louisville initiative. We are student-focused, knowing that teaching only occurs if all students learn. Students can expect to be given the opportunity to become successful in whatever area they choose. They can expect their teachers to use a collaborative effort, while being firm, fair, and consistent. Southern has a community feel and is quickly becoming known for its innovation and concern for all students. Students and teachers alike are gaining recognition for their work on the state and national levels. School Highlights Four Academies and 13 Advanced Placement (AP) courses Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Pathway Only school to offer this pathway in JCPS Offers hands-on training while students work in on-site Automotive Repair Shop Opportunities to learn how to safely operate equipment Offers industry certifications and preparation for beginning a career in the automotive industry iGen Academy Offers students the opportunity to gain financial literacy while working at a fully operational Class Act Federal Credit Union branch on the school’s campus (paid summer training program required for this opportunity) Opportunities for full-time careers with Class Act after graduating from the program Programs Machine Tool and Die Technology (High, 2024 school year) Academy of Louisville (High, 2024 school year) Automotive Maintenance & Collision Repair (High, 2024 school year) School Data Enrollment 2019-2020 % Full-Time Teachers with master's degree or higher in 2019-2020 Student Satisfaction With School 2019 Parent Satisfaction With School 2019 % TEACHER TELL-Overall good place to work 2017-18 Combined Reading and Math: % Proficient or Distinguished 2018-2019 1302 86% 62% 84% 89% 13% Get Involved 15th District PTA SBDM Volunteer Academies Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Leadership (METaL) Academy Allied Health Machinist Operator Automotive Engineering Academy Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Technician Entry-Level Collision Repair Painter Entry-Level Non-Structural Damage and Repair Technician iGen Business Academy Financial Services Hospitality, Travel, Tourism, and Recreation (HTTR) Global Pathway Army JROTC Pathway Chart