Summary:
The South Side Area School District consists of three schools: South Side Elementary School, South Side High School, and South Side Middle School. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with South Side High School being the most diverse of the three schools.
South Side High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 130 out of 674 Pennsylvania high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school boasts a high 95.0% four-year graduation rate, a low 0.3% dropout rate, and outperforms the state average in Keystone Exam proficiency for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature. In contrast, South Side Middle School has a more mixed academic performance, with some areas meeting or exceeding state averages, while others fall behind.
South Side Elementary School also performs well, exceeding the state average in PSSA Math and Science tests. However, the district as a whole has a relatively homogeneous student population, with white students making up the vast majority. Exploring ways to increase diversity and inclusion could be an area for improvement. Additionally, the significant difference in per-student spending between the middle school and high school warrants further investigation to ensure equitable resource distribution across the district.
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