Southside High School

1,833 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southside High School, located at 312 Almonaster Rd in Youngsville, Louisiana, is a modern public secondary school serving the growing community within the Lafayette Parish School System. Established to accommodate the rapid population increase in the Youngsville area, the school features contemporary facilities designed to support a comprehensive academic environment. It serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a broad curriculum that prepares them for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond its academic programs, Southside High School places a strong emphasis on student life, boasting a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. The school plays a central role in the local community, fostering a culture of school spirit and civic engagement. With its focus on innovation and student development, Southside High has quickly become a prominent educational institution in the region, dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence for its diverse student body.

1,833

Total Students

85.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southside High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,235
Hispanic	92
Black	377
Asian	50
Two or More	72
American Indian	7

White
1,235 (67.4%)
Black
377 (20.6%)
Hispanic
92 (5.0%)
Two or More
72 (3.9%)
Asian
50 (2.7%)
American Indian
7 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lafayette Parish
Phone:	(337)521-7600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,833
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	555
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 9 440

Grade 10 478

Grade 11 477

Grade 12 438