South St. Paul Secondary (also known as South St. Paul High School) is a public high school in South St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is part of the South St. Paul Public Schools district, and is no longer an International Baccalaureate World School in Grades 6-10 after changing in 2023.

History

Construction was started on the original building in 1905; the school opened on January 23, 1907, as Central High. It was renamed to its current name in 1911, when a new building was constructed. An expansion occurred in 1923 and an auditorium and athletic fields were finished in 1930. In the early twentieth century, the school housed night classes for immigrants who wished to gain American citizenship.

Athletics

South St. Paul athletic teams are nicknamed "Packers" and compete in the Metro East Conference. South St. Paul Secondary offers many athletics in the seasons of Fall, Winter, and Spring Fall • Cross Country • Football • Soccer-Girls/Boys • Swimming & Diving- Girls • Tennis- Girls • Volleyball Winter • Basketball- Girls/Boys • Dance Team • Gymnastics • Hockey- Boys/Girls • Swimming & Diving- Boys • Wrestling Spring • Baseball • Golf- Boys/Girls • Lacrosse- Boys/Girls • Softball • Tennis- Boys • Track & Field- Boys/Girls

Performing arts

SSP has two competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "SouthSide Sensation" and the all-female "Diamond Divaz".

Notable alumni