Summary:
The city of Hookstown, Pennsylvania is home to three schools in the South Side Area School District: South Side Elementary School, South Side High School, and South Side Middle School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and provide a range of academic programs and extracurricular activities.
Among the standout schools in Hookstown, South Side High School shines with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 133 out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school boasts an impressive 87.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, while also outperforming state and district averages in Keystone Exam proficiency for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, South Side Middle School struggles with PSSA Math proficiency, with only 38.8% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024.
The data also reveals potential funding disparities within the South Side Area School District, with South Side Elementary School spending significantly more per student ($25,510) compared to South Side Middle School ($38,685). However, this higher spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as the high-performing South Side Elementary School demonstrates.
Thank you for your feedback!