SOUTHSIDE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Independence)

1920 BATESVILLE BLVD
SOUTHSIDE, AR 72501

Charter School 464 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Southside Charter High School, located in Batesville, Arkansas, operates as part of the Southside School District. As a charter-designated institution, it emphasizes a commitment to academic growth and community involvement, catering to students within the Batesville area. The school offers a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, maintaining a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual and personal development.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Southside Charter High School is integrated into the broader culture of the Southside School District, which prioritizes athletic programs, extracurricular activities, and strong parent-teacher partnerships. The school serves as a hub for local students, balancing traditional educational standards with the flexibility often associated with the charter model. By utilizing its resources and community ties, the institution aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that equips students with the necessary skills to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

464

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHSIDE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	44
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
402 (86.6%)
Hispanic
44 (9.5%)
Two or More
9 (1.9%)
Black
6 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Independence)
Phone:	(870)251-2662
Website:	http://southsideschools.org
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 159

Grade 12 147