Wayne High School vs. South Side High School
Should you attend Wayne High School or South Side High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wayne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
South Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,398 students in grades 9-12, Wayne High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,405 students in grades 9-12, South Side High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,398 students
1,405 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
95 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1371 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1610 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
12%
Graduation Rate
90%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
351
365
Grade 10 Students
361
389
Grade 11 Students
346
357
Grade 12 Students
340
294
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
9%
% Hispanic
21%
37%
% Black
32%
29%
% White
25%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%