West Side High School serves 245 students in grades 7-12.
West Side High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Side High School's student population of 245 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Side High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of West Side High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
98%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #441 out of 993 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side High School?
The graduation rate of West Side High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend West Side High School?
245 students attend West Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of West Side High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side High School?
West Side High School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 Dist(Cleburne) School District.
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