Southside High School is a high school located in the city of Youngsville, Louisiana, and is a part of the Lafayette Parish School System. It located in the southern area of the parish.
Serving 1,833 students in grades 9-12, Southside High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,833 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southside High School's student population of 1,833 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,833 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
2016
School Rankings
Southside High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#108 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
21%
42%
White
67%
41%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
82.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Teal, Silver
School Mascot
Shark
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside High School's ranking?
Southside High School is ranked #108 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Southside High School often compared to?
Southside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, O. Comeaux High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southside High School?
The graduation rate of Southside High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 82.6%.
How many students attend Southside High School?
1,833 students attend Southside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Southside High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside High School?
Southside High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southside High School offer ?
Southside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southside High School part of?
Southside High School is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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