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South Side High School

Public | 9-12 | 802 students

 
 
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Posted October 5, 2008

southside high school is a wonderful school, i would advise it for anyone looking. Teachers are great! Mrs.Perry is the best.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 20, 2007

I am a graduate of South Side High School. I can truly say it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. It was because of the love and dedication of the teachers that made me go to college. I graduated from a prestigious college and found my first full-time job within a week of graduation. Thanks South Side.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 6, 2005

I am a student at South Side and would tell anyone to join this school. Sure we have the ocational fight, but you can't control everyone, and anyone who starts trouble is punished. This has been my experience. I'm in the band at South Side and I love that too. Many of our students try out for honor bands and quite a few have been accepted this year. Parents - South Side really is a very fun school. If you decide to send your kids here, I'm sure they may have trouble with the trauma of switching schools, but the will adjust, and they will be befriended.
—Submitted by Sarah Johnson, a student


Posted November 29, 2005

My 2 daughters have loved being at SSHS. They are involved in cheerleading, art club, theatre, and the theatre club. The quality of education is above average and the teachers really care about the teens. WE LOVE SSHS!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2005

I believe this is one of the worst High Schools in our district. The principals at Southside have not the first clue as to what their jobs are. They overlook bullies by pretending they don't see it happening. This is at the expense of the children being bullied. Because of this type of situation, the students being bullied are having to ignore their education to concentrate on their own safety. This needs to be looked into. These bullied children are not 'being left behind' they are being 'left alone' and this is wrong.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

162 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
53%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

188 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
37%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

12 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
18%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 19% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
23%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

25 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
34%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
51%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
31%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%
English I

The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 24% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 17% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students77%
African American68%
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

Biology I

All Students45%
African American36%
Hispanicn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities16%

English 2

All Students33%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Students57%
African American41%
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities19%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students32%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities39%

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students56%
African American70%
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Students57%
African American44%
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities11%

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students35%
African American25%
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students33%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Students28%
African American14%
Hispanicn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Students with disabilities0%

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students14%
African American7%
Hispanicn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students10%
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 58% 67%
Black 39% 24%
Hispanic 2% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A55%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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84 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
Phone: (731) 422-9923

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