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South Side High School

140 Shepherd St
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 999 students in grades 9-12, South Side High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in NY)
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Side High School's student population of 999 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
999 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of South Side High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
95%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Side High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≥50%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Side High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
98%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Side High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Side High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Side High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Side High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Side High School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Side High School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Side High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of South Side High School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
98%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Side High School and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Side High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Side High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Side High School?
The graduation rate of South Side High School is 98%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Side High School?
999 students attend South Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Side High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Side High School?
South Side High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Side High School offer ?
South Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Side High School part of?
South Side High School is part of Rockville Centre Union Free School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 999 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • : 95% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : 98% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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