SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL

ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

140 SHEPHERD ST
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY 11570

www.rvcschools.org

959 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Side High School, located in Rockville Centre, New York, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. It is the flagship high school of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District and is widely recognized for its rigorous academic standards and its commitment to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Unlike many schools that restrict advanced coursework to a select group, South Side is noted for its inclusive approach, offering the IB curriculum to the entire student body, which fosters a challenging and globally-minded learning environment.

Beyond its academic reputation, South Side High School is known for a robust extracurricular culture that includes a wide array of varsity sports, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community and school spirit, supported by its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement. By balancing high-level scholarship with diverse social and athletic opportunities, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in competitive higher education settings and beyond.

959

Total Students

93.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	642
Hispanic	172
Black	89
Asian	26
Two or More	30

White
642 (66.9%)
Hispanic
172 (17.9%)
Black
89 (9.3%)
Two or More
30 (3.1%)
Asian
26 (2.7%)

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:	No
District:	ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)255-8944
Website:	http://www.rvcschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	959
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	93.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 9 238

Grade 10 218

Grade 11 259

Grade 12 231

Ungraded 13