Southside Academy serves 137 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
137 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
89%
33%
White
10%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)50-59%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% MD state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southside Academy?
The graduation rate of Southside Academy is 50-59%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 85%.
How many students attend Southside Academy?
137 students attend Southside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Southside Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southside Academy?
Southside Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southside Academy offer ?
Southside Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southside Academy part of?
Southside Academy is part of Baltimore City 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ School District.
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