Westside High School vs. Burke High School
Should I attend Westside High School or Burke 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
Westside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Burke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,039 students in grades 9-12, Westside High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,180 students in grades 9-12, Burke High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,039 students
2,180 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
124 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#750 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
489
512
Grade 10 Students
526
547
Grade 11 Students
497
540
Grade 12 Students
527
581
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
17%
% Black
10%
26%
% White
70%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%