SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY with about 1,090 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 97 teachers, SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL, located in Rockville Centre, New York, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. It is the flagship high school of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and is widely recognized for its rigorous academic standards and its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Unlike many schools that restrict advanced coursework to a select group, South Side is noted for its inclusive approach, offering the IB curriculum to the entire student body, which fosters a challenging and globally-minded learning environment.
Beyond its academic reputation, SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL is known for a robust extracurricular culture that includes a wide array of varsity sports, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community and school spirit, supported by its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement. By balancing high-level scholarship with diverse social and athletic opportunities, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in competitive higher education settings and beyond.
For more information, contact SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL at (516) 255-8944 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570-2297
(516) 255-8944
http://www.rvcschools.org
SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY with about 1,090 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 1,090
- Teachers:
- 97.93
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,090 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.4%
- Black or African American
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.