South Side High School vs. Wayne High School
Should I attend South Side High School or Wayne High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Wayne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,385 students in grades 9-12, South Side High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,379 students in grades 9-12, Wayne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,385 students
1,379 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1316 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1009 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Graduation Rate
83%
90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
348
391
Grade 10 Students
360
344
Grade 11 Students
383
330
Grade 12 Students
294
314
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
33%
17%
% Black
30%
32%
% White
20%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%