Southside Charter High School

Summary:

Southside Charter High School is a public charter high school located in Batesville, Arkansas, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 446 students. The school is part of the Southside School District, which is ranked 66 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside Charter High School has consistently performed above the state average in several subject areas, including English Language Arts, Reading, and Biology. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 10th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (30%) and Reading (29.3%) were higher than the state averages (31.7% and 32.1%, respectively). The school's 11th-grade proficiency rate in Biology (83.4%) was also significantly higher than the state average (22.8%) in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance in Geometry has been relatively lower, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 18.7% across different grade levels, compared to the state average of 10.9% to 18% in 2023-2024. Southside Charter High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly above the Southside School District's overall performance, but it lags behind some of the nearby charter and public high schools in the region, such as Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School and Concord High School.

Southside Charter High School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 30th out of 269 Arkansas high schools in 2015-2016 to 135th out of 282 in 2018-2019. In the most recent school year (2023-2024), the school ranked 106th out of 305 high schools in the state. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, with 4-star ratings in several years and a 3-star rating in the current school year (2023-2024). Additionally, Southside Charter High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 56.76% over the past three school years, which may contribute to the school's challenges in serving a more economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 10-12

 70 Scott Dr
       Batesville, AR  72501


(870) 251-2662

District: Southside School District (Independence)

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,715 Help


Feeder schools for Southside Charter High School:

Elementary:    Southside Elementary School
Middle:    Southside Junior High School
    Southside Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.9 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Hispanic:
8.3%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southside Charter High School ranks better than 65.2% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.1%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside Charter High School is 6.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside Charter High School is $9,715.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southside Charter High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Southside Charter High School 106th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Southside Charter High School in the ranking list.)

Southside School District (Independence):

SchoolDigger ranks Southside School District (Independence) 66th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southside Charter High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.23 96th 232 58.6%
2007 60.42 66th 258 74.4%
2008 58.05 73rd 256 71.5%
2009 52.36 111th 261 57.5%
2010 64.49 61st 262 76.7%
2011 67.69 44th 266 83.5%
2012 74.38 29th 266 89.1%
2013 65.13 69th 271 74.5%
2014 56.41 99th 268 63.1%
2015 68.45 42nd 267 84.3%
2016 82.58 30th 269 88.8%
2019 52.57 135th 282 52.1%
2021 68.43 62nd 290 78.6%
2022 75.33 45th 282 84.0%
2023 72.95 54th 295 81.7%
2024 60.07 106th 305 65.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, January 3, 2010

Open Quote This is my sons first year at Southside. He came from Cushman and we were very afraid how it would be, he is in 7th grade and doing very well. He really enjoys it there and the teachers are wonderful.We have felt very welcome over there. Thank you very much for all you have done. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Southside Charter High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 432 1 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1989 424 1 6 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 431
1990 278 1 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 285
1991 276 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1992 300 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1993 318 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 336 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 372 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1996 372 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1997 386 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1998 403 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1999 410 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2000 387 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 399 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2002 427 1 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2003 427 1 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2004 411 2 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2005 394 0 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 432 0 9 5 2 n/a n/a 0 448
2007 459 0 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 424 4 4 6 4 n/a n/a 0 442
2009 413 1 5 6 6 n/a n/a 0 431
2010 424 0 4 11 1 0 16 0 456
2011 430 0 5 16 1 0 11 0 463
2012 447 0 4 17 1 0 9 0 478
2013 454 4 6 10 1 0 10 0 485
2014 481 0 3 8 0 0 11 0 503
2015 372 0 2 7 0 0 11 0 392
2016 348 2 1 13 0 0 14 0 378
2017 330 2 1 16 2 0 7 0 358
2018 357 5 2 23 1 0 6 0 394
2019 379 4 2 27 2 0 6 0 420
2020 395 5 3 24 2 0 4 0 433
2021 398 5 0 19 2 1 9 0 434
2022 375 9 1 19 2 1 7 0 414
2023 384 7 2 37 4 1 11 0 446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southside Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 24.1 18.2 n/a
1989 431 25.0 17.2 n/a
1990 285 21.0 13.5 20
1991 282 19.9 14.1 7.4
1992 308 20.6 14.9 13.3
1993 326 20.5 15.9 12.6
1994 345 22.1 15.6 18
1995 379 25.5 14.9 14.2
1996 379 25.5 14.9 14.2
1997 391 26.1 15.0 16.4
1998 409 26.1 15.7 16.9
1999 413 21.9 18.9 19.1
2000 391 34.0 11.5 26.9
2001 403 37.0 10.9 30.8
2002 439 34.0 12.9 47.8
2003 439 34.0 12.9 47.8
2004 421 29.0 14.5 48.5
2005 405 37.0 10.9 53.8
2006 448 29.0 15.4 48.2
2007 474 41.0 11.6 57.4
2008 442 41.0 10.8 53.2
2009 431 38.0 11.3 50.8
2010 456 36.0 12.3 56.6
2011 463 31.9 14.5 52.3
2012 478 32.3 14.7 54.6
2013 485 34.7 13.9 50.9
2014 503 35.1 14.2 53.1
2015 392 27.0 14.5 50.3
2016 378 26.0 14.5 58.2
2017 358 25.1 14.2 33.2
2018 394 26.7 14.7 33.2
2019 420 n/a n/a 53.1
2020 433 54.4 7.9 50.1
2021 434 56.6 7.6 50
2022 414 58.1 7.1 56.8
2023 446 64.6 6.9 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southside Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 24.1 18.2 n/a
1989 431 25.0 17.2 n/a
1990 285 21.0 13.5 20
1991 282 19.9 14.1 7.4
1992 308 20.6 14.9 13.3
1993 326 20.5 15.9 12.6
1994 345 22.1 15.6 18
1995 379 25.5 14.9 14.2
1996 379 25.5 14.9 14.2
1997 391 26.1 15.0 16.4
1998 409 26.1 15.7 16.9
1999 413 21.9 18.9 19.1
2000 391 34.0 11.5 26.9
2001 403 37.0 10.9 30.8
2002 439 34.0 12.9 47.8
2003 439 34.0 12.9 47.8
2004 421 29.0 14.5 48.5
2005 405 37.0 10.9 53.8
2006 448 29.0 15.4 48.2
2007 474 41.0 11.6 57.4
2008 442 41.0 10.8 53.2
2009 431 38.0 11.3 50.8
2010 456 36.0 12.3 56.6
2011 463 31.9 14.5 52.3
2012 478 32.3 14.7 54.6
2013 485 34.7 13.9 50.9
2014 503 35.1 14.2 53.1
2015 392 27.0 14.5 50.3
2016 378 26.0 14.5 58.2
2017 358 25.1 14.2 33.2
2018 394 26.7 14.7 33.2
2019 420 n/a n/a 53.1
2020 433 54.4 7.9 50.1
2021 434 56.6 7.6 50
2022 414 58.1 7.1 56.8
2023 446 64.6 6.9 50.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside Charter High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,026 (10.6%) $8,688 (89.4%) $9,715

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside Charter High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 135th of 282 High schoolsRanks 54th of 295 High schools
 29.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English (Southside Charter High School)61.561.3
 0.2%
   10th Grade English (Southside School District (Independence))61.561.3
 0.2%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Southside Charter High School)38.524.9
 13.6%
   10th Grade Math (Southside School District (Independence))38.524.9
 13.6%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Southside Charter High School)2936.5
 7.5%
   10th Grade Science (Southside School District (Independence))2936.5
 7.5%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Southside Charter High School)35.140.6
 5.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Southside School District (Independence))35.140.6
 5.5%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Southside Charter High School)13.222.3
 9.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Southside School District (Independence))13.222.3
 9.1%
11th Grade English (Southside Charter High School)44.950.9
 6%
   11th Grade English (Southside School District (Independence))44.950.9
 6%
11th Grade Reading (Southside Charter High School)24.328.6
 4.3%
   11th Grade Reading (Southside School District (Independence))24.328.6
 4.3%
11th Grade Science (Southside Charter High School)14.726.8
 12.1%
   11th Grade Science (Southside School District (Independence))14.726.8
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students420446
 6.2%
African American47
 75%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian22
Hispanic2737
 37%
Pacific Islander01
White379384
 1.3%
Two or More Races611
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.1%50.9%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside Charter High School

Students at Southside Charter High School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Southside Charter High School ranks 106th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Southside Charter High School.

Southside Charter High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southside Elementary School
Middle : Southside Junior High School
Middle : Southside Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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