At a glance
Reported students
959
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
93.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York high enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 1,188 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
387
South Side High School: 959 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
10.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,027
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about South Side High School
South Side High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Rockville Centre. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Rockville Centre Union Free School District. NCES reports 959 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,188 high schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 460 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, close to the New York median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.9%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Side High School
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 93.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.9%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black9.3%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Rockville Centre Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Side Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
806 reported students
Hewitt School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
465 reported students
Wilson School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
William S Covert School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
286 reported students
Watson School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
224 reported students
Riverside School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
149 reported students
Public schools near South Side High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Senior High School High · Baldwin Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,470 | 0.8 mi |
| Freeport High School High · Freeport Union Free School District | 09–12 | 2,244 | 1.3 mi |
| Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside High · Oceanside Union Free School District | 09–12 | 35 | 1.8 mi |
| Malverne Senior High School High · Malverne Union Free School District | 09–12 | 628 | 2.1 mi |
| Hempstead High School High · Hempstead Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,879 | 2.1 mi |
| School 7-Oceanside Senior High School High · Oceanside Union Free School District | 09–12 | 1,668 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Side High School
What grades does South Side High School serve?
South Side High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Rockville Centre Union Free School District.
How many students attend South Side High School?
South Side High School reported 959 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,188 New York high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,027 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Side High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 959 students and 93.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Side High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Side High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rockville Centre Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Side High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Side High School in?
South Side High School is part of Rockville Centre Union Free School District, based in Rockville Centre, NY, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Side High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Baldwin Senior High School (0.8 mi), Freeport High School (1.3 mi), Castleton Academy High School of Oceanside (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.