- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hookstown, PA
South Side Hs
Federal NCES profile for South Side Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 422223000714
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Side Hs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hookstown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Side Hs has class sizes smaller than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hookstown, PA.
School address
District: South Side Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422223000714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
South Side Hs shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 422223000714 · Hookstown, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 11.8:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: South Side El Sch (390 students)
South Side Hs shrank from 299 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Side Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Side El
South Side El Sch
390 students
- This school
South Side Hs
272 students
- South Side Ms
South Side Ms
196 students
What this shows South Side Hs reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Side Hs compares
South Side Hs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 67% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, South Side Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Side Area Sd reports $24,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Side Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Side Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Side Hs
How many students attend South Side Hs?
South Side Hs has 272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hookstown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at South Side Hs is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Side Hs?
19.4% of students at South Side Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Side Hs?
The largest demographic group at South Side Hs is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Hookstown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Side Hs?
South Side Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Side Hs rank among public schools in Hookstown?
By Resource Investment Index, South Side Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hookstown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Side Area Sd?
Besides South Side Hs, South Side Area Sd also operates South Side El Sch (390 students) and South Side Ms (196 students). See the South Side Area Sd district page for the complete list.