SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Southside High School is a public high school that is part of the Lafayette Parish school district, located in Youngsville, LA with about 677 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, Southside High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Southside High School, located at 312 Almonaster Rd in Youngsville, Louisiana, is a modern public secondary school serving the growing community within the Lafayette Parish School System. Established to accommodate the rapid population increase in the Youngsville area, the school features contemporary facilities designed to support a comprehensive academic environment. It serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a broad curriculum that prepares them for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic programs, Southside High School places a strong emphasis on student life, boasting a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. The school plays a central role in the local community, fostering a culture of school spirit and civic engagement. With its focus on innovation and student development, Southside High has quickly become a prominent educational institution in the region, dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Southside High School at (337) 521-7600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

312 Almonaster Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
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SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Youngsville, LA with about 677 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lafayette Parish
Total Students:
677
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 677 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.7%
Black or African American
13.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Asian
1.6%
Two or more races
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.