Southside Charter High School, also known as Southside High School, is an accredited comprehensive public secondary school for students in grades 10 through 12, located in the city of Southside, Arkansas, a city in Independence County. The school is the sole high school managed by the Southside School District.
Serving 464 students in grades 10-12, Southside Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southside Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Southside Charter High School's student population of 464 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1949
Colors
Navy Blue, Vegas Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southside Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southside Charter High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
87%
57%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Southerner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southside Charter High School's ranking?
Southside Charter High School is ranked #539 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Southside Charter High School often compared to?
Southside Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Batesville High School Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southside Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Southside Charter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southside Charter High School?
464 students attend Southside Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southside Charter High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Charter High School?
Southside Charter High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Charter High School offer ?
Southside Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southside Charter High School part of?
Southside Charter High School is part of Southside School District (Independence).
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