- South Side High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Smith Academy for Excellence (516 vs. 30).
- South Side High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Smith Academy for Excellence (365 vs. 8).
- South Side High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Smith Academy for Excellence (333 vs. 7).
- Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 6 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Side High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Smith Academy for Excellence (516 vs. 30).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
South Side High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Smith Academy for Excellence (327 vs. 6).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Side High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Smith Academy for Excellence (365 vs. 8).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Side High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Smith Academy for Excellence (46 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Side High School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Smith Academy for Excellence (6 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at South Side High School
6 metrics were reported by South Side High School. Comparable data for Smith Academy for Excellence is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
83%
AP courses offered
1
AP enrollment
1
IB enrollment
81
Gifted & talented
78
Students per counselor
230.5:1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Smith Academy for Excellence
$15,136.99
South Side High School
$14,569.06
Local revenue share
Smith Academy for Excellence
13.8%
South Side High School
21.5%
State revenue share
Smith Academy for Excellence
62.6%
South Side High School
53.1%
Federal revenue share
Smith Academy for Excellence
23.5%
South Side High School
25.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Smith Academy for Excellence
41.1%
South Side High School
27.5%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Allen County
$68,839
Allen County
$68,839
Poverty rate
Allen County
12.2%
Allen County
12.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Allen County
31.1%
Allen County
31.1%
Unemployment rate
Allen County
4%
Allen County
4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.