Fayetteville High School West in Fayetteville, AR is a suburban high school serving grades 10–12 with 156 students and a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, consistent over recent years.
Graduation rates have remained stable at 80% from 2013 to 2023, which is lower than both the Arkansas state average of 88% and the Fayetteville School District average of 90%.
Math proficiency at the school has declined from 50% in 2019 to 30% in 2023, remaining below the state average of 39% and significantly under the district's 53% in 2023.
Reading proficiency dropped from 65% in 2017 to 40% in 2022, which is approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 52%.
Minority enrollment accounts for approximately 21% of the student body, with no significant change reported in recent years; 46% of students are eligible for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic stability over time.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
156 students
Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
19%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
57%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fayetteville High School West?
156 students attend Fayetteville High School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Fayetteville High School West students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fayetteville High School West?
Fayetteville High School West has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fayetteville High School West offer ?
Fayetteville High School West offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Fayetteville High School West part of?
Fayetteville High School West is part of Fayetteville School District.
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