Southside High School
- Public
- FORT SMITH, AR
Public School
Southside High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 10-12
- FORT SMITH, AR
- Rating 3.92 out of 5 534 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade C+
- Administrationgrade B+
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
53%
Percent Proficient - Math
40%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1250
46 responses
Average ACT
26
653 responses
AP Enrollment
36%
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- Cost of Livinggrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$41,724
National
$62,843Median Rent
$685
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$121,800
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
92%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 48 responsesPoll
83%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 48 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,342
Free or Reduced Lunch
42%
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 58 responses88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 58 responses86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 58 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$51,999
Teachers in First/Second Year
5.8%
73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 64 responses73%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 64 responses86%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 64 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$11,002 / year
National
$12,23991%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 74 responses57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 74 responses74%
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Rating 3.92 out of 5 534 reviews
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Southside High school is, in my opinion, a great school. The atmosphere is inviting, the teachers are enthusiastic about their job, and the administration seems like they care for their students. Some downsides, however, include the disregard for the arts and business classes at the school by getting rid of debate classes, art classes, and theater classes. I would also include the fact that not all cases of bullying are handled properly. Although, these flaws could easily be said about any school, not just Southside. Overall, the school is academically helpful, inclusive, and offer a wide variety of clubs/activities to partake in.
I love how the principal works hard to give us the energy and resources we need. For example, she makes sure that every student knows what is going in school, future plans, and opportunities for change. With our previous principal, the school lacked major school spirit. With her bright and cheerful personality, everyone just feels awake and energetic around her. She also emphasizes student voice, where anyone can be heard in order to have improvement and increase our satisfaction at school. However, I didn’t like the lack of compassion from some teachers/staff. The library opens up quite late and the counselors are almost never in their office when we look for them. Some workers do not care for the students; therefore, perform poorly with their job and not provide us the time and resources we need.
What I liked the most about Southside was how nice and caring the teachers were! Some of them are so dedicated to helping you learn and understand everything that we learn that year. Some of the teachers there could use just a little bit of an attuide adjustment and be more open and willing to help students understand the material that is being taught to us students.