Southside High School

Summary:

Southside High School is a public high school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 1,685 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Southside Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southside High School faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas high schools. The school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams is well below state and district averages, with only 16.77% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 44.73% and the district average of 35.89%. The school's graduation rate has been below 92% in recent years, and it has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 84.87% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's performance for African American and English Language Learner students is relatively better compared to its overall ranking, suggesting that the school may be providing more targeted support for these student groups.

Compared to nearby schools, Southside High School's performance is generally lower than schools in the Harlandale Independent School District, such as McCollum High School and Harlandale Independent School District (Isd) Stem Echs-Alamo Colleges At Pac, which have higher rankings and better academic outcomes. However, Southside High School outperforms the nearby Bexar County Learning Center, which has significantly lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 19190 Us 281 S 2
       San Antonio, TX  78221-9648


(210) 882-1606

District: Southside Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1378th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,147 Help


Feeder schools for Southside High School:

Elementary:    Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
    Freedom Elementary
    Heritage Elementary
    Julian C Gallardo Elementary
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Middle:    Julius L Matthey Middle
    Losoya Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  1,747

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.8%
White:
5.3%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southside High School ranks worse than 69.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southside High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.8%), White (5.3%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southside High School is 15.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southside High School is $11,147.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southside High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southside High School 1378th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Southside High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Southside Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Southside Independent School District (Isd) 576th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southside High School

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Rank History for all students at Southside High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.84 1248th 1427 12.5%
2005 41.10 1036th 1429 27.5%
2006 35.23 1088th 1430 23.9%
2007 31.39 1209th 1497 19.2%
2008 35.26 1190th 1510 21.2%
2009 38.34 1203rd 1539 21.8%
2010 38.23 1258th 1568 19.8%
2011 45.88 1191st 1672 28.8%
2012 35.98 1190th 1603 25.8%
2013 36.05 1185th 1652 28.3%
2014 26.32 1396th 1734 19.5%
2015 37.97 1228th 1743 29.5%
2016 29.22 1378th 1762 21.8%
2017 27.62 1305th 1777 26.6%
2018 24.44 1400th 1797 22.1%
2019 22.69 1486th 1857 20.0%
2021 15.77 1594th 1861 14.3%
2022 31.09 1314th 1876 30.0%
2023 28.70 1412th 1961 28.0%
2024 31.37 1378th 1987 30.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southside High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.31 614th 1113 44.8%
2019 30.65 801st 1136 29.5%
2021 26.53 929th 1195 22.3%
2022 47.45 467th 1278 63.5%
2023 44.76 578th 1371 57.8%
2024 44.89 595th 1435 58.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Southside High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.69 1083rd 1347 19.6%
2019 31.80 970th 1357 28.5%
2021 28.78 1065th 1382 22.9%
2022 43.31 694th 1418 51.1%
2023 32.75 1004th 1478 32.1%
2024 40.64 882nd 1547 43.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southside High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.68 1390th 1794 22.5%
2019 25.81 1484th 1818 18.4%
2021 19.79 1552nd 1848 16.0%
2022 37.31 1151st 1847 37.7%
2023 34.29 1266th 1897 33.3%
2024 33.83 1226th 1883 34.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Southside High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.25 1452nd 1781 18.5%
2019 22.33 1491st 1798 17.1%
2021 15.86 1558th 1815 14.2%
2022 30.42 1301st 1841 29.3%
2023 25.91 1418th 1891 25.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southside High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.84 1086th 1137 4.5%
2019 10.95 1096th 1145 4.3%
2021 15.72 1068th 1177 9.3%
2022 29.04 999th 1172 14.8%
2023 13.59 1084th 1182 8.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Southside High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.61 1320th 1784 26.0%
2019 24.23 1515th 1810 16.3%
2021 27.84 1363rd 1829 25.5%
2022 36.50 1114th 1837 39.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Southside High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.39 1481st 1803 17.9%
2019 20.63 1525th 1824 16.4%
2021 14.31 1616th 1840 12.2%
2022 29.40 1311th 1853 29.2%
2023 28.96 1361st 1913 28.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Southside High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.42 605th 1013 40.3%
2019 81.09 128th 1024 87.5%
2022 64.51 250th 1031 75.8%
2023 33.04 675th 1069 36.9%
2024 39.20 564th 1065 47.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Southside High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.25 1295th 1691 23.4%
2019 24.99 1392nd 1714 18.8%
2021 19.43 1457th 1743 16.4%
2022 35.12 1124th 1762 36.2%
2023 33.03 1207th 1820 33.7%
2024 32.19 1201st 1804 33.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Southside High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.91 1400th 1539 9.0%
2019 24.66 1261st 1526 17.4%
2021 4.68 1439th 1510 4.7%
2022 22.15 1262nd 1525 17.2%
2023 18.33 1334th 1576 15.4%
2024 19.41 1316th 1556 15.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Southside High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 187 3 1 414 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1989 208 4 1 481 1 n/a n/a 0 695
1990 197 4 3 522 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1991 186 2 2 530 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1992 176 2 2 536 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1993 183 5 3 530 1 n/a n/a 0 722
1994 198 6 1 601 1 n/a n/a 0 807
1995 161 7 2 691 1 n/a n/a 0 862
1996 161 7 2 691 1 n/a n/a 0 862
1997 144 10 2 683 1 n/a n/a 0 840
1998 154 6 3 791 3 n/a n/a 0 957
1999 168 4 6 848 2 n/a n/a 0 1028
2000 178 5 4 832 6 n/a n/a 0 1025
2001 172 17 6 928 5 n/a n/a 0 1128
2002 196 21 8 979 1 n/a n/a 0 1205
2003 196 21 8 979 1 n/a n/a 0 1205
2004 191 17 11 957 3 n/a n/a 0 1179
2005 226 18 10 985 2 n/a n/a 0 1241
2006 226 23 20 1040 4 n/a n/a 0 1313
2007 225 24 23 1089 4 n/a n/a 0 1365
2008 211 23 20 1135 3 n/a n/a 0 1392
2009 197 32 24 1187 2 n/a n/a 0 1442
2010 180 38 18 1233 0 n/a n/a 0 1469
2011 157 21 9 1212 0 1 10 0 1410
2012 138 13 10 1159 0 1 11 0 1332
2013 129 10 6 1177 0 1 2 0 1325
2014 117 12 3 1204 1 0 2 0 1339
2015 122 12 4 1290 0 0 4 0 1432
2016 125 24 3 1321 1 2 8 0 1484
2017 113 34 3 1380 0 0 6 0 1536
2018 118 30 4 1419 0 0 4 0 1575
2019 117 21 6 1445 0 0 8 0 1597
2020 114 18 6 1506 1 0 7 0 1652
2021 106 17 9 1550 4 0 4 0 1690
2022 95 13 4 1490 2 0 9 0 1613
2023 108 19 6 1540 4 0 8 0 1685
2024 93 16 5 1621 3 0 9 0 1747

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 Southside High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 41.0 14.7 n/a
1989 695 n/a n/a n/a
1990 726 42.0 17.2 n/a
1991 720 42.5 16.9 n/a
1992 717 47.7 15.0 51.2
1993 722 47.0 15.4 65.5
1994 807 51.2 15.8 59.9
1995 862 56.6 15.2 53.1
1996 862 56.6 15.2 53.1
1997 840 55.9 15.0 55.2
1998 957 65.3 14.7 55.2
1999 1028 68.8 14.9 64.9
2000 1025 77.4 13.2 67.3
2001 1128 74.3 15.2 65.7
2002 1205 76.4 15.8 66.6
2003 1205 76.4 15.8 66.6
2004 1179 74.9 15.7 70.1
2005 1241 77.7 16.0 71.2
2006 1313 85.1 15.4 66.6
2007 1365 90.3 15.1 68.9
2008 1392 96.8 14.4 64.3
2009 1442 101.6 14.2 91.6
2010 1469 100.4 14.6 70.5
2011 1410 103.7 13.5 73.1
2012 1332 90.1 14.7 75.5
2013 1325 88.9 14.8 72.5
2014 1339 95.2 14.0 70.6
2015 1432 104.0 13.7 72.3
2016 1484 100.0 14.8 75.3
2017 1536 105.6 14.5 73.7
2018 1575 99.6 15.7 74.7
2019 1597 101.4 15.7 70.1
2020 1652 99.6 16.5 78.1
2021 1690 107.5 15.7 78.3
2022 1613 110.3 14.6 80.6
2023 1685 100.3 16.7 84.9
2024 1747 109.2 15.9 84.2

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 Southside High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 41.0 14.7 n/a
1989 695 n/a n/a n/a
1990 726 42.0 17.2 n/a
1991 720 42.5 16.9 n/a
1992 717 47.7 15.0 51.2
1993 722 47.0 15.4 65.5
1994 807 51.2 15.8 59.9
1995 862 56.6 15.2 53.1
1996 862 56.6 15.2 53.1
1997 840 55.9 15.0 55.2
1998 957 65.3 14.7 55.2
1999 1028 68.8 14.9 64.9
2000 1025 77.4 13.2 67.3
2001 1128 74.3 15.2 65.7
2002 1205 76.4 15.8 66.6
2003 1205 76.4 15.8 66.6
2004 1179 74.9 15.7 70.1
2005 1241 77.7 16.0 71.2
2006 1313 85.1 15.4 66.6
2007 1365 90.3 15.1 68.9
2008 1392 96.8 14.4 64.3
2009 1442 101.6 14.2 91.6
2010 1469 100.4 14.6 70.5
2011 1410 103.7 13.5 73.1
2012 1332 90.1 14.7 75.5
2013 1325 88.9 14.8 72.5
2014 1339 95.2 14.0 70.6
2015 1432 104.0 13.7 72.3
2016 1484 100.0 14.8 75.3
2017 1536 105.6 14.5 73.7
2018 1575 99.6 15.7 74.7
2019 1597 101.4 15.7 70.1
2020 1652 99.6 16.5 78.1
2021 1690 107.5 15.7 78.3
2022 1613 110.3 14.6 80.6
2023 1685 100.3 16.7 84.9
2024 1747 109.2 15.9 84.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southside High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,284 (12.3%) $9,122 (87.7%) $10,406
2020 $1,222 (11.9%) $9,070 (88.1%) $10,292
2021 $1,598 (14.3%) $9,550 (85.7%) $11,147

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southside High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1486th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1412th of 1961 High schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Southside High School)4924
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (Southside Independent School District (Isd))5830
 28%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Southside High School)3745
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Southside Independent School District (Isd))3745
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Southside High School)2638
 12%
   End of Course English I Reading (Southside Independent School District (Isd))2638
 12%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Southside High School)3445
 11%
   End of Course English II Reading (Southside Independent School District (Isd))3445
 11%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Southside High School)5660
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Southside Independent School District (Isd))5660
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15971685
 5.5%
African American2119
 9.5%
American Indian04
Asian66
Hispanic14451540
 6.6%
Pacific Islander00
White117108
 7.7%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.1%84.9%
 14.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside High School

Southside High School ranks 1378th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,747 students attended Southside High School.

Southside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Colonel Miguel Menchaca Early Childhood Center
Elementary : Freedom Elementary
Elementary : Heritage Elementary
Elementary : Julian C Gallardo Elementary
Elementary : W M Pearce Pri
Middle : Julius L Matthey Middle
Middle : Losoya Middle

Students at Southside High School are 93% Hispanic, 5% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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