West High School vs. Bearden High School
Should I attend West High School or Bearden 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
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Bearden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,525 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Serving 2,048 students in grades 9-12, Bearden High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,525 students
2,048 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#737 out of 1721 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Graduation Rate
91%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
427
518
Grade 10 Students
404
531
Grade 11 Students
339
493
Grade 12 Students
355
506
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
20%
7%
% White
60%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%