South High Community School

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South High Community School is a high school located in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. It is a public high school of choice for students across the City of Worcester. Class size varies from 8 to 30 students, with a 17:1 student/teacher ratio.DemographicsAccording to the Massachusetts Department of Education, the demographic profile of South High was as follows in the 2015-2016 school year:Male - 52.5%Female - 47.5%Hispanic - 42%White - 23.3%African American - 17.4%Asian - 14.5%Multiracial, non-Hispanic - 2.6%Native American - 0.1%Goddard Scholars ProgramThe Goddard Scholars Program is an academically accelerated program for high-achieving students in the Worcester Public Schools system. The program starts at grades 6-8th at Sullivan Middle School and continues from grades 9-12th at South High. The Goddard Scholars Program offers 21 AP classes, and students are required to take a minimum of five to graduate from the program.ActivitiesThe following activities are offered at SHCS: After-school tutoring Health and fitness activities Anti-bullying prevention and intervention program Ice hockey Art Club Instrumental Music Art Partnership with Worcester Art Museum JROTC Baseball Lacrosse Basketball Mentor/mentee program Career Fair Mock Trial Cheerleading Model Congress Chess Club National Honor Society Chorus School newspaper College courses at local colleges and universities Soccer Community service projects Softball Crew Special Olympics Cross country track Student Council Cultural grant initiatives Student of the Month Drama Club Student/faculty talent show Educational Talent Search Summer school Field hockey Swimming Football Tennis Future Teachers of America Volleyball Gay/Straight Alliance Wrestling Girls Inc. Yearbook Golf Youth Leadership