What grades does South Side HS serve?

As a High school, South Side HS serves students in Hookstown, PA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is South Side HS located?

You can find South Side HS in Hookstown, PA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Side HS?

At South Side HS, there are approximately 12.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Hookstown, PA?

South Side HS is among the schools serving Hookstown, PA. The school is part of the local school system.

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South Side HS — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Hookstown, Pennsylvania|South Side Area SD

Hookstown, PA 15050

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Thu

School Board of Directors MeetingEvent

School Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM in MSHS Librarycontact Administration office for additional information

Aug

Mon

26-27 SY First day for studentsEvent

26-27 SY First day for studentscontact main office for additional information

Sep

Thu

School Board of Directors MeetingEvent

School Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM in MSHS Librarycontact Administration office for additional information

Sep

Mon

Labor Day (No School)Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Sep

Thu

School Board of Directors MeetingEvent

School Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM in MSHS Librarycontact Administration office for additional information

Oct

Thu

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

279

Student:Teacher

12.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

South Side Area SD

Econ. Disadvantaged

27.2%

Phone

(724)573-9581

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

90-94%

Chronic Absenteeism

31.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

7 courses offered

66 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

20 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

44 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

24 test takers

Athletics

16 sports, 17 teams

256 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7:1

Near average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

317

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

21.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.33000001

Social Workers

0.33000001

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,557

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$14,179

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$28,472

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 58%Local 38%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$221,249

+1.4% 1yr+19.2% 5yr

Pittsburgh, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.3%

Below 150% poverty line

5.7%

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Uninsured residents

5.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

192

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

181

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

65%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

72 (40%)

Speech/Language Impairment

43 (24%)

Specific Learning Disability

37 (20%)

Autism

15 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

5 (3%)

Intellectual Disability

3 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

272

Current enrollment

Declining(-17% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

School Board of Directors Meeting

Event

Mon, Aug 31, 2026

26-27 SY First day for students

Event

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

School Board of Directors Meeting

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	School Board of Directors Meeting School Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM in MSHS Librarycontact Administration office for additional information	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (No School) Labor Day (No School)contact main office for additional information	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	School Board of Directors Meeting School Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM in MSHS Librarycontact Administration office for additional information	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	School Board of Directors Meeting School Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM in MSHS Librarycontact Administration office for additional information	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Staff In-Service Day (No School) Staff In-Service Day, No Schoolcontact main office for additional information	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	School Board of Directors Meeting School Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM in MSHS Librarycontact Administration office for additional information	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	School Board of Directors Meeting School Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM in MSHS Librarycontact Administration office for additional information	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Observed Veterans Day (No School) Observed Veterans Day, No Schoolcontact main office for additional information	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	School Board of Directors Meeting School Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM in MSHS Librarycontact Administration office for additional information	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	School Board Reorganization Meeting (followed by the voting meeting) School Board of Directors Reorganization Meeting (followed by the voting meeting)7:00 PM in MSHS Librarycontact Administration office for additional information	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	School Board of Directors Meeting School Board of Directors Meeting 7:00 PM in MSHS Librarycontact Administration office for additional information	Event	—