West Side High School

7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Higden, AR 72067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 218 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

West Side High School's student population of 218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

West Side High School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Side High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#413 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Side High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Side High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Side High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Side High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Side High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Side High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
19%
White
98%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Side High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Side High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of West Side High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of West Side High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Side High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Side High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Side High School's ranking?
West Side High School is ranked #413 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are West Side High School often compared to?
West Side High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heber Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side High School?
The graduation rate of West Side High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Side High School?
218 students attend West Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of West Side High School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side High School?
West Side High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side High School offer ?
West Side High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Side High School part of?
West Side High School is part of West Side School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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