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Southside High School

Youngsville, Louisiana

1,910 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(337)521-7600School Website

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1,910

Students

24.3:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,110

B+

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

24

B+

out of 36
Good
AP Courses

6

B

courses offered
Average
AP Enrollment

7%

C

of students
Below Avg
Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

C+

students per teacher
Below Avg
Graduation Rate

95%

A+

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

59%

B

Average
Math Proficiency

65%

B+

Good
This Week at Southside – September 11, 2026

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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Southside High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Southside High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

September 11, 2026

ACT — National

Registration deadline

September 12, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

September 14, 2026

ACT — National

Photo upload deadline

September 18, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline
+71 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

August 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

ELPS

Testing window
LA

November 30, 2026 – December 18, 2026

LEAP 2025 High School — Fall Window

Testing window
LA

February 15, 2027 – March 19, 2027

ELPT/ELPT Connect

Testing window
LA

February 23, 2027 – March 5, 2027

ACT — Window 1

Testing window
LA

March 9, 2027 – March 19, 2027

ACT — Window 2

Testing window
LA

April 1, 2027 – May 12, 2027

LEAP 2025 High School — Spring Window

Testing window
LA
+1 more state assessments this school year
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After Southside High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

2

Louisiana State University

3

Louisiana Tech University

4

McNeese State University

5

Tulane University

6

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

7

South Louisiana Community College

8

Nicholls State University

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Biology

3

Psychology

4

Business

5

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

6

Pre-Medicine Studies

7

Marketing

8

Architecture

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School Details
Address

312 Almonaster Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592

Phone

(337)521-7600

Website

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District

Lafayette Parish Public Schools

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