Serving 88 students in grades 1-12, Southside Alternative High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southside Alternative High School's student population of 88 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southside Alternative High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Alternative High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1137 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
82%
42%
White
15%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Alternative High School's ranking?
Southside Alternative High School is ranked #1137 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southside Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Southside Alternative High School is 10%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Southside Alternative High School?
88 students attend Southside Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Southside Alternative High School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside Alternative High School?
Southside Alternative High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southside Alternative High School offer ?
Southside Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Southside Alternative High School part of?
Southside Alternative High School is part of Office Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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