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Rockville Centre Union Free School District

South Side High School

#99 in Best Public High Schools in New York
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Rockville Centre, NY
  • 178 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      A-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      A-
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    South Side High School is a highly rated, public school located in Rockville Centre, NY. It has 1,076 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. According to state test scores, 99% of students are at least proficient in math and 99% in reading.
    Address
    140 Shepherd St
    Rockville Centre, NY 11570
    Telephone
    (516) 255-8944
    Website
    edline.net/pages/southside_high_school
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    South Side High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    99%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    99%
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%
    Average SAT
    1230
    231 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    129 responses
    AP Enrollment
    17%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C-
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      C-
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Median Household Income
    $105,444
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,554
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $615,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
    Poll
    61%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 36 responses
    Report
    • Red and Blue competition
      28%
    • Student directed
      22%
    • Theater performances, Center Stage, Drama Guild re
      17%
    • Baseball Season
      8%
    • Basketball Season
      6%
    • Field and Track
      6%
    • Going to the brodge
      3%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,076
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    15%
    91%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.22 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.22 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.22 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    11:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $124,832
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.28 responses
    89%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.28 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.28 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very High
    Expenses Per Student
    $33,407/ year
    National
    $12,239
    94%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.31 responses
    52%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.31 responses
    68%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.31 responses
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    South Side High School Reviews

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    It’s alright but it has all the failing of every other public school, lack of individual attention, the kids suck, lack of mental health attention, stressful, trying to commodify us the best way possible. But luckily in this town we have a decent bit of money and helicopter parents, so they tend to get things done and make this school just slightly better, ofc just for their priorities but sometimes it works out for you too.
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    The education you get here is one of the best. I felt very prepared going into college and at no point did I feel that my college courses were too difficult to handle. The school had helped me obtain a wonderful work ethic that makes me stand out to my college professors. Although the IB program was definitely a struggle, I feel that it had helped me fulfill many of my general education requirements by allowing me to bring in a semesters worth of credits into college. The school can feel very cliquey, but eventually you will find your way. Join any activities that you have any interest in and you will meet great people within them.
    Overall positive experience, unless otherwise stated in this review I have no complaints. School spirit is lacking, the school culture seems to value personal achievement resulting in a student body more involved with themselves than each other. Largely a competent and helpful body of teachers, with very few incompetent instructors (though they do exist). Great four years overall, very little I would change.