Southside High School

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Southside High School

Public High School | Grade 10-12
4100 Gary St,  Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith School District
3.9
2,053 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lynette E. Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
191
Full Time Teachers
191
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
53.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
Science
15%
English
63.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
272:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
White
50.5%
Hispanic
24.7%
Two or more races
10.3%
Asian
6.9%
Black
6.5%
Native American
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Arkansas 707 Students
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith 653 Students
University of Central Arkansas 444 Students
Arkansas Tech University 274 Students
University of Oklahoma 151 Students
Arkansas State University 151 Students
Oklahoma State University 142 Students
Hendrix College 133 Students
University of Arkansas at Little Rock 106 Students
The University of Tulsa 104 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 156 Students
Biology 154 Students
Nursing 119 Students
Psychology 112 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 73 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Marketing 47 Students
Accounting 45 Students
Mechanical Engineering 43 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 43 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 507 Reviews
5.0 Senior
9/4/2025
I believe that Southside High School is a great place to thrive as a student. All of my teachers have given me the best opportunities to learn and become a better student, ready to succeed in college. The extracurriculars activities, sports, and school culture at Southside is amazing.
5.0 Parent
2/26/2024
My child started at Southside High School as a sophomore, the year they added freshman. We have been involved with band, orchestra, choir, GSA club, and art club. So it's been a busy three years, to say the least. Both clubs and all three music programs have made high school life fantastic. We have made so many friends and created wonderful memories with instructors, as well.
4.0 Senior
2/21/2024
My high school experience at Southside high school has been an amazing experience, I have learned how to study and how to be u cloves in my student body. Especially after Covid during our 8th grade year it was rough going into high school but we all figured it out eventually and it was been a learning curve. But I am glad to say that I will be a southside alumni and May 2024.

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Southside High School is a public school for students in grades 10-12 in Fort Smith, AR, in the Fort Smith neighborhood, and is served by the Fort Smith School District in Arkansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,053 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Southside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $219,472. Discover additional schools in the area, like Belle Point Alternative Center, Northside High School, Westark Technical Center, and more. Learn more about what Fort Smith has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southside High School.

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