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South Side High School

South Side Area SD · Beaver County · 4949 State Route 151, Hookstown, PA 15050.0

(724)573-9581

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9/10
#109
Rank 109 out of 625
Top 17%
English Language Arts9/10 · #98 · 85th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #135 · 79th percentile
Science8/10 · #176 · 72nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, rural stretches of Beaver County near the West Virginia border, South Side High School offers something increasingly rare — a small-town school that genuinely punches above its weight academically, particularly in English and literacy. Families who value tight-knit community ties, low student-to-teacher ratios, and a slower pace of life will find Hookstown and the surrounding townships to be a refreshingly grounded place to raise kids. It's the kind of school where students aren't just a number, and the strong statewide ranking reflects a community that takes education seriously despite its modest size.

Student Demographics

61 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
60 (98%)
Multiple Races
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged21 (34%)
Students with Disabilities7 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

272
Enrollment
23.6
Teachers (FTE)
11.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

94.7%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

7
AP Courses
offered
22.1%
AP Participation
of students
66
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #644 · 3rd percentile

1 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.