Heber Springs High School vs. West Side High School
Should I attend Heber Springs High School or West Side High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Heber Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
West Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 445 students in grades 9-12, Heber Springs High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 245 students in grades 7-12, West Side High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
445 students
245 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#441 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 8 Students
-
46
Grade 9 Students
128
33
Grade 10 Students
122
46
Grade 11 Students
97
27
Grade 12 Students
98
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
92%
98%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.15
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%