Lamar High School vs. Westside High School
Should I attend Lamar High School or Westside 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
Lamar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Student Attention
Westside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 364 students in grades 9-12, Lamar High School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 348 students in grades 6-12, Westside High School ranks in the bottom 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 17% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
364 students
348 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#859 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
19%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
48
Grade 7 Students
-
54
Grade 8 Students
-
69
Grade 9 Students
97
50
Grade 10 Students
94
47
Grade 11 Students
85
40
Grade 12 Students
88
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
87%
91%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
28%