Southside Academy

www.southsideedu.org

Charter School 177 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Southside Academy, located at 1400 Oak Hill Avenue in Youngstown, Ohio, is a public charter school committed to providing a structured and supportive educational environment for students in the local community. The academy emphasizes a back-to-basics approach to learning, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. By maintaining small class sizes and a disciplined atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate academic excellence while fostering the personal development and character of each student.

Beyond its core curriculum, Southside Academy places a significant emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between home and school. The institution utilizes a research-based instructional model designed to prepare students for success in higher education and future careers. With a dedicated staff and a mission to empower its diverse student body, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide every child with the tools necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and engaging learning environment.

177

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	18
Black	131
Two or More	14
American Indian	5

Black
131 (74.0%)
Hispanic
18 (10.2%)
Two or More
14 (7.9%)
White
9 (5.1%)
American Indian
5 (2.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southside Academy
Phone:	(330)774-5562
Website:	http://www.southsideedu.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 15