Southside High School

4100 Gary St
Fort Smith, AR 72903

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Tel: (479) 646-7371

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Southside High School serves 1,358 students in grades 10-12.

Southside High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Southside High School's student population of 1,358 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 158 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 10-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,358 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

158 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Southside High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Southside High School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#425 out of 998 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Southside High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

53%

45%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Southside High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Southside High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

20%

White

61%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Southside High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

Graduation Rate

95%

86%

This chart display graduation rate of Southside High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Fort Smith School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southside High School's ranking?

Southside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR 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 Arkansas state average of 86%.

How many students attend Southside High School?

1,358 students attend Southside High School.

What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?

61% of Southside High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Southside High School?

Southside High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Southside High School offer ?

Southside High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (offers virtual instruction).

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Date

Spring Break

March 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Grades: 10-12
Enrollment: 1,358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education