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Public | 9-12 | 281 students

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Baltimore's Southside Academy is a public school serving 281 students in grades 9-12.

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I have viewed all of the previous reviews and there are many truths and some...
i love my school but some of the teacher there act like they don't care some...
great school .... also a very good football team by the way
The school at one point was a promising project, however, after the original...
Hello, Besides the learning skills aren't that great, they have alot of...

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87% of students at this school are Black.

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Posted October 27, 2008

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I have viewed all of the previous reviews and there are many truths and some things I have no idea of what they are talking about. Who is 'Mrs. Nancy Jobe'? Now, our principal is Ms. Denise Gordon who is doing a fair job. As a student I, i feel she can do MORE. I have not seen many of the many promises of the aadministration, such as new programs. Ever since this school year started, there has been a lack of teachers and other workers. We accomplish many things, but not as much as we would with a full, dedicated staff. Therefore, this school is not at its best. Despite the negative aspects, I feel safe and loved at my school because there is an overall caring community.
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Posted October 3, 2008

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i love my school but some of the teacher there act like they don't care some of my classes all they do is give me work an don't even explain what they are teacher but southside is a good school e hey have a good jrotc program and that program have help me out alot
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Posted December 5, 2007

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great school .... also a very good football team by the way
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Posted May 8, 2007

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The school at one point was a promising project, however, after the original principal left things began to go down and in 2006 when the school became zoned that was it, I have not seen anything to make me feel the school is progressing.
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Posted February 16, 2005

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Hello, Besides the learning skills aren't that great, they have alot of programs to offer you I would recommend their ROTC program to anyone it is very fun gives you alot of opportunities. A wonderful principal. I believe her name is Mrs. Nancy Jobe. I was told that they got a new principal a male this time. Based on the test scores and the location I would not recommend this school to anyone, but the programs and oppertunities I would recommend this school to anyone but do remember that education has more to do with just fun and programs. You go to school to learn not make friends and have to much fun. But have fun in school anyway. If the teacher can make a Science project or school period fun to a teenager then that is the right place for your child!
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Algebra

The state average for Algebra was 84% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Biology

The state average for Biology was 82% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

English 2

The state average for English 2 was 83% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, Algebra, and Biology upon completion of each course. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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Ethnicity	This school	State average
Black	87%	38%
White	9%	46%
Hispanic	3%	10%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	6%
American Indian/Alaska Native	N/A	0%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

	This school	District average	State average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	64%	N/A	35%

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

	This school	District average	State average
Students per FTE teacher	14	N/A	15

Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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