Lakeville South High School

Lakeville South High School (LSHS) is a high school located Lakeville, Minnesota, United States. To meet the needs of a growing population, in the early 2000s the district began construction of LSHS. LSHS enrolled students for the first time in fall 2005.^[3] Unlike LNHS, whose student come from a predominantly urban/suburban catchment area, LSHS pulls from the suburban/rural areas of Lakeville.^[4] This socioeconomic divide has contributed to the ferocity of the rivalry between LNHS and LSHS athletics. In addition, the close proximity and closeness of the community in the City of Lakeville also plays a large role in the strong community competition between the two high schools.

Lakeville South High School
Address
21135 Jacquard Avenue Lakeville , Minnesota 55044 United States
Coordinates	44.64233°N 93.26959°W / 44.64233; -93.26959
Information
Type	Public high school
Established	2005; 19 years ago (2005)
School district	Independent School District 194
NCES School ID	271778003515[1]
Principal	Shaun Murphy[2]
Teaching staff	87.85 (on an FTE basis)[1]
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	1,906 (2022-23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	21.70[1]
Color(s)	Cardinal Red, Vegas Gold, White
Mascot	Cougar
Rival	Lakeville North High School
Newspaper	The Current
Yearbook	The Catamount
Website	Official website

The school is a member of Minnesota Independent School District 194 (Lakeville Area Public Schools) and is affiliated with the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). The school is a member of the South Suburban Conference.

Curriculum

Through the Minnesota state Post Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program, students are eligible to take classes at state colleges and universities.

Athletics

The school competes under the Minnesota State High School League and is a member of the competitive South Suburban Conference. The school was in the Lake Conference until 2009–2010.

Lakeville South Minnesota State High School Championships

Year	Sport
2007	Girls Soccer - Class AA
2008	Girls Alpine Skiing
2009	Girls Alpine Skiing
2010	Girls Alpine Skiing
2019	Girls Alpine Skiing
2012	Girls Track & Field - Class AA
2014	Girls Softball - Class AAA
2015	Girls Track & Field - Class AA
2020	Boys Football - 6A Associated Press "Mythical" State Champions[5]
2021	Boys Football - Class AAAAAA[6]
2021	Marching Band - A
2022	Marching Band - AA
2023	Marching Band - AA

Notable alumni

• Justin Kloos, professional ice hockey player^[7]
• Mitch Leidner, former quarterback for the Minnesota Golden Gophers
• Riley Mahlman, college football offensive tackle for the Wisconsin Badgers^[8]
• Sam Malinski, professional ice hockey player

References

1. "Search for Public Schools - Lakeville South High (271778003515)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
2. "Staff Directory - Lakeville South High School". Lakeville South High School.
3. Relerford, Patrice (2008-05-17). "No balancing act for Chaska, Chanhassen". Star Tribune. Chris Harte. p. 2. Retrieved 2008-06-11.
4. "ISD194 High School Enrollment Map" (PDF).
5. "AP's final Minnesota prep football poll crowns 'mythical' state champs". kare11.com. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
6. "Prep Bowl: Lakeville South rallies to beat Maple Grove 13-7 in Class 6A state title game | KSTP.com". kstp.com. Archived from the original on 2021-11-28.
7. "Lakeville South - 2011-2012 Regular Season - Roster - #15 - Justin Kloos - F". www.mnhockeyhub.com. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
8. Greder, Andy (September 22, 2019). "Lakeville South lineman Riley Mahlman picks Badgers over Gophers and others". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved May 23, 2024.

External links

• Official website