Summary:
The South Side School District (Vanburen) in Arkansas has only one high school, South Side High School. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 114th out of 305 high schools in 2023-2024 to 175th out of 282 in 2021-2022. While the school's performance on standardized tests is mixed compared to state and district averages, it has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting its student population may come from higher-income families.
South Side High School has a student population of 252 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.7, indicating it has access to adequate funding and resources. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $12,905, which is a positive factor in its performance. However, the school's fluctuating statewide ranking and mixed academic performance in certain subject areas and grade levels suggest the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve consistency and address any specific areas of concern.
Overall, South Side School District (Vanburen) has only one high school, South Side High School, which has shown variable performance in recent years. The school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, adequate funding, and resources suggest it may have the potential to improve its academic outcomes with the right interventions and strategies.
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