High Schools in Southside School District (Independence)

The Southside School District (Independence) in Arkansas is home to a single high school, Southside Charter High School, which serves grades 10-12. As a public charter school, Southside Charter High School stands out as a unique educational option within the district, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Arkansas.

Southside Charter High School has maintained a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years, indicating its overall academic performance is above average. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (Geometry) and Science (Biology) exceed the district and state averages, while its English Language Arts proficiency is slightly below. On the ACT Aspire assessments, Southside Charter High School outperforms the district and state in English, Math, Science, and Reading for 10th-grade students.

Despite serving a student population with a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Southside Charter High School has a low student-to-teacher ratio of 6.9 to 1, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $9,715, suggesting a commitment to providing adequate resources for its students. Overall, Southside Charter High School appears to be a standout institution within the Southside School District (Independence), offering a well-rounded academic program and a supportive learning environment for its students.