Serving 999 students in grades 9-12, South Side High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in NY)
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Side High School's student population of 999 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Side High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Side High School?
The graduation rate of South Side High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Side High School?
999 students attend South Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Side High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side High School?
South Side High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Side High School offer ?
South Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Side High School part of?
South Side High School is part of Rockville Centre Union Free School District.
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