South Side High School

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South Side High School ranks 133 rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Side High School is a public high school located in Hookstown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 299 students. The school is part of the South Side Area School District, which is ranked 179 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Side High School consistently ranks in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools, with a ranking of 133 out of 686 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating. The school's performance on Keystone Exams is notably strong, with 80.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Literature, outperforming the state average of 63.2%. In Algebra I and Biology, South Side High School's 11th-grade proficiency rates are also above the state averages, at 56.5% and 57%, respectively. Additionally, the school maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87% to 95% over the past few years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.2% to 1.6%, both of which outperform the state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, South Side High School generally outperforms many of them in academic metrics, such as South Side High School outperforming Ambridge Area High School and Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School in Keystone Exam proficiency rates. However, some nearby schools, such as Moon Area Senior High School and Beaver Area Senior High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and are ranked higher than South Side High School in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4949 State Route 151
Hookstown, PA 15050-1439

(724) 573-9581

District: South Side Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
133^rd of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,489

Feeder schools for South Side High School:

Elementary:	South Side Elementary School
Middle:	South Side Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 279

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.5%

Two or more races:

2.2%

American Indian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Side High School ranks better than 80.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Side High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.5%), two or more races (2.2%), American Indian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Side High School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare South Side High School employs 23.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Side High School is $14,489.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Side High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Side High School 133^rd of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See South Side High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

South Side Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Side Area School District 179^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Side High School

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Rank History for all students at South Side High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	46.34	381^st	583	34.6%
2004	41.33	407^th	590	31.0%
2005	52.35	345^th	593	41.8%
2006	62.72	258^th	604	57.3%
2007	68.67	199^th	615	67.6%
2008	71.81	155^th	621	75.0%
2009	44.65	441^st	632	30.2%
2010	74.14	144^th	649	77.8%
2011	61.27	310^th	660	53.0%
2012	62.23	293^rd	664	55.9%
2013	40.15	428^th	591	27.6%
2014	64.87	217^th	580	62.6%
2015	48.60	437^th	680	35.7%
2016	67.02	272^nd	677	59.8%
2017	66.11	275^th	663	58.5%
2018	78.62	124^th	673	81.6%
2019	72.68	200^th	693	71.1%
2021	39.10	390^th	537	27.4%
2022	60.07	292^nd	634	53.9%
2023	77.80	130^th	674	80.7%
2024	77.85	133^rd	686	80.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Side High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.58	322^nd	652	50.6%
2024	70.12	174^th	664	73.8%

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Rank History for Female students at South Side High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	66.48	238^th	665	64.2%

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Rank History for Male students at South Side High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	86.01	73^rd	662	89.0%

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Rank History for White students at South Side High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.95	177^th	577	69.3%
2024	68.20	173^rd	595	70.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Side High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	510	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
1989	470	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
1990	452	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1991	442	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
1992	433	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1993	426	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1994	422	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1995	442	7	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1996	442	7	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1997	451	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1998	424	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1999	426	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2000	413	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
2001	397	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
2002	432	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2003	432	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
2004	442	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	446
2005	466	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
2006	448	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
2007	451	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2008	435	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	438
2009	433	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	440
2010	414	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	417
2011	405	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	408
2012	391	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	395
2013	377	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	381
2014	385	3	0	1	0	0	5	0	394
2015	384	2	0	1	0	0	8	0	395
2016	369	3	0	0	0	1	10	0	383
2017	357	4	0	1	0	1	9	0	372
2018	336	3	0	1	0	2	4	0	346
2019	335	2	1	1	0	0	5	0	344
2020	319	2	0	1	0	0	6	0	328
2021	314	1	0	0	0	0	5	0	320
2022	306	0	0	1	0	0	10	0	317
2023	285	0	0	2	1	0	11	0	299
2024	272	0	0	0	1	0	6	0	279

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Side High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	514	28.0	18.3	n/a
1989	471	29.0	16.2	n/a
1990	457	30.5	14.9	0
1991	447	31.5	14.1	n/a
1992	438	33.0	13.2	n/a
1993	432	30.7	14.1	n/a
1994	426	31.6	13.5	n/a
1995	455	30.0	15.2	n/a
1996	455	30.0	15.2	n/a
1997	456	30.5	15.0	n/a
1998	426	31.0	13.7	n/a
1999	427	31.5	13.6	n/a
2000	414	31.5	13.1	43.2
2001	401	30.5	13.1	45.9
2002	433	34.0	12.7	40.9
2003	433	34.0	12.7	40.9
2004	446	34.0	13.1	41.7
2005	469	34.0	13.8	37.7
2006	450	33.0	13.6	46.7
2007	452	33.0	13.7	45.6
2008	438	26.2	16.7	46
2009	440	33.7	13.1	49.4
2010	417	35.7	11.6	30.3
2011	408	33.2	12.2	29.2
2012	395	32.6	12.0	25.8
2013	381	30.9	12.3	25.7
2014	394	31.6	12.4	31
2015	395	32.0	12.3	27.8
2016	383	31.0	12.3	33.7
2017	372	30.0	12.4	22.6
2018	346	29.9	11.5	24.9
2019	344	24.9	13.7	29.1
2020	328	25.2	13.0	19.5
2021	320	24.6	12.9	25.6
2022	317	23.0	13.7	29
2023	299	23.3	12.8	20.4
2024	279	23.3	11.9	27.2

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 South Side High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	514	28.0	18.3	n/a
1989	471	29.0	16.2	n/a
1990	457	30.5	14.9	0
1991	447	31.5	14.1	n/a
1992	438	33.0	13.2	n/a
1993	432	30.7	14.1	n/a
1994	426	31.6	13.5	n/a
1995	455	30.0	15.2	n/a
1996	455	30.0	15.2	n/a
1997	456	30.5	15.0	n/a
1998	426	31.0	13.7	n/a
1999	427	31.5	13.6	n/a
2000	414	31.5	13.1	43.2
2001	401	30.5	13.1	45.9
2002	433	34.0	12.7	40.9
2003	433	34.0	12.7	40.9
2004	446	34.0	13.1	41.7
2005	469	34.0	13.8	37.7
2006	450	33.0	13.6	46.7
2007	452	33.0	13.7	45.6
2008	438	26.2	16.7	46
2009	440	33.7	13.1	49.4
2010	417	35.7	11.6	30.3
2011	408	33.2	12.2	29.2
2012	395	32.6	12.0	25.8
2013	381	30.9	12.3	25.7
2014	394	31.6	12.4	31
2015	395	32.0	12.3	27.8
2016	383	31.0	12.3	33.7
2017	372	30.0	12.4	22.6
2018	346	29.9	11.5	24.9
2019	344	24.9	13.7	29.1
2020	328	25.2	13.0	19.5
2021	320	24.6	12.9	25.6
2022	317	23.0	13.7	29
2023	299	23.3	12.8	20.4
2024	279	23.3	11.9	27.2

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 South Side High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$202 (0.8%)	$23,900 (99.2%)	$24,102
2020	$192 (0.8%)	$22,760 (99.2%)	$22,952
2021	$603 (2.4%)	$24,825 (97.6%)	$25,428
2022	$829 (5.7%)	$13,660 (94.3%)	$14,489

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Side High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 200^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 130^th of 674 High schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (South Side High School)	74.7	48.8	25.9%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (South Side High School)	70.3	60	10.3%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (South Side High School)	80.9	77.6	3.3%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	344	299	13.1%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	335	285	14.9%
Two or More Races	5	11	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.1%	20.4%	8.7%

Schools Near South Side High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2024)	Keystone Exams Biology (2024)	Keystone Exams Literature (2024)	PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Side High School	Public	9-12	4949 State Route 151	Hookstown	15050	Beaver County	South Side Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 573-9581	279	23	11.9	27.2%	272 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	77.9	133^rd of 686 public high schools	80.6%		77.8	130^th of 674 public high schools	80.7%	3	56.5	57.0	80.6											$14,489	$829	$13,660
Midland Innovation & Technology Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	7 South 12th Street	Midland	15059	Beaver County	Midland Innovation & Technology Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(724) 510-0944	127	9	14.1		74 (58.3%)	48 (37.8%)	2 (1.6%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.1	618^th of 686 public high schools	9.9%					(n/a)	10.3	20.7	29.1
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	One Lincoln Park	Midland	15059	Beaver County	Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(724) 643-9004	702	40	17.3	24.4%	533 (75.9%)	74 (10.5%)	20 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	69 (9.8%)	73.1	173^rd of 686 public high schools	74.8%		70.1	203^rd of 674 public high schools	69.9%	30	47.9	57.7	78.5		33.3	29.8	31.3	66.7	66.7		62.3	76.6	70.6	$13,131	$1,195	$11,936
Western Beaver County Junior/Senior High School	Public	6-12	216 Engle Rd	Industry	15052	Beaver County	Western Beaver County School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 643-8500	347	32	10.8	40.9%	319 (91.9%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	59.2	304^th of 686 public high schools	55.7%		50.9	376^th of 674 public high schools	44.2%	72	55.5	52.8	55.2	52.1	56.9	31.6	47.7	52.6	52.6	73.0	68.2	63.2	68.5	$18,334	$389	$17,945
Beaver County Career & Technology Center	Public	9-12	145 Poplar Avenue	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Beaver County Career & Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(724) 728-5800	11	24	.4	72.7%	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Central Valley High School	Public	9-12	160 Baker Road Ext	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 775-4300	723	47	15.5	36.4%	611 (84.5%)	63 (8.7%)	20 (2.8%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.8%)	78.6	124^th of 686 public high schools	81.9%		89.8	40^th of 674 public high schools	94.1%	84	56.5	63.2	75.2											$16,656	$780	$15,876
Hopewell Senior High School	Public	9-12	1215 Longvue Ave	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 378-8565	625	45	13.9	39.0%	566 (90.6%)	18 (2.9%)	15 (2.4%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.4%)	55.6	337^th of 686 public high schools	50.9%		74.6	154^th of 674 public high schools	77.2%	183	50.0	41.7	64.3											$20,200	$428	$19,772
Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 Harding Avenue	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Aliquippa School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 857-7500	430	34	12.8	0.7%	56 (13.0%)	306 (71.2%)	30 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.8%)	4.9	641^st of 686 public high schools	6.6%		4	654^th of 674 public high schools	3.0%	13	4.3	4.3	33.3		6.5	3.0	4.6	13.6	13.6		14.3	14.5	14.4	$24,491	$1,233	$23,257
Beaver Area Senior High School	Public	9-12	Gypsy Glen Rd	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 774-0251	626	42	15.0	28.9%	575 (91.9%)	16 (2.6%)	13 (2.1%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.4%)	80.3	112^th of 686 public high schools	83.7%		83.7	88^th of 674 public high schools	86.9%	24	51.5	63.2	84.4											$17,370	$347	$17,022
Ambridge Area High School	Public	9-12	909 Duss Avenue	Ambridge	15003	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	693	36	19.2	100.0%	528 (76.2%)	127 (18.3%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.6%)	25.6	532^nd of 686 public high schools	22.4%		38.5	462^nd of 674 public high schools	31.5%	70	18.4	29.5	55.2											$14,736	$1,935	$12,801

Frequently Asked Questions about South Side High School

What schools feed into South Side High School?

South Side High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Side Elementary School
Middle : South Side Middle School

How many students attend South Side High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended South Side High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Side High School?

Students at South Side High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is South Side High School a good school?

South Side High School ranks 133^rd of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is South Side High School in?

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