South Side High School

South Side High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
140 Shepherd St,  Rockville Centre, NY
Rockville Centre Union Free School District
3.8
4.1
1,017 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. John Murphy
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
95%
Reading Proficiency
99%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
99%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
99%
Math Proficiency
95%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
640
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
29
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
14.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
213:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
70.5%
Hispanic
16%
Black
7.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#57 Best HS For Athletes in New York
#101 Best Public HS Teachers in New York
Source: Niche

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.
Binghamton University, SUNY 136 Students
Boston University 99 Students
Syracuse University 82 Students
University of Scranton 82 Students
New York University 81 Students
Fordham University 75 Students
University of South Carolina 74 Students
Northeastern University 74 Students
Marist University 74 Students
University of Delaware 70 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 127 Students
Biology 73 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Finance 49 Students
Marketing 43 Students
Engineering 40 Students
Education 36 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Economics 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 184 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/30/2024
There are plenty of teachers who are enjoy teaching and are good at it. However there are also plenty who seem too comfortable/ do not seem to care
4.0 Parent
3/1/2024
The best part about South Side is their ability to prepare the students for college as they seem to have a curriculum and teacher roster that helps them get ready for college. The worst part of the experience is the lack of space and facilities for the students as they are limited in offering more outdoor activities.
4.0 Senior
10/24/2023
This is an overall pretty good high school, of course like every place, it has its ups and downs but in the end I enjoyed my time here. I would recommend this institution to others, especially because of the IB program here. The teachers are all mostly helpful and will do almost anything to help you get ahead.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/2/2023
Only care about ratings and looking good, a lot going on that is not addressed properly- kids basically do whatever they want -some good teachers who care -
5.0 student
1/20/2022
I am a current 11th with straight A's, going full IB diplomapeople do as people do, especially kidsThe kids who don't care are encouraged to care but they don't care; nothing can be donekids who care have opportunities within the IB structure and electives, and the club system is phenomenalno matter...
4.0 other
10/12/2018
Speaking as a former student, SSHS prepared me well for college and beyond and I was surprised to only see 7/10. One issue I have with this review is the AP test participation and pass rate. South Side offers and emphasizes IB courses (the international equivalent of AP) and only a limited selection...
4.0 parent
5/8/2018
Good rating overall. Wish there was more diversity in the school.

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South Side High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Rockville Centre, NY, in the Rockville Centre neighborhood, and is served by the Rockville Centre Union Free School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,017 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 95% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 99% are proficient in reading. South Side High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,051,963. Discover additional schools in the area, like Baldwin High School @ Shubert School, Baldwin Senior High School, Freeport High School, and more. Learn more about what Rockville Centre has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Side High School.

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