Westside High School
Tel:
(870)935-7501
- Westside High School serves 703 students in grades 8-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Westside High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Westside High School's student population of 703 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 703 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westside High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #695 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 4% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 21% |
| White | 93% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.58 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westside Cons. School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westside High School is Annie Camp Junior High School (4.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Westside Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Westside Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jonesboro Westside Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 381 students
0.1 miles
1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870)972-5622 0.1 5-7 381 - Jonesboro Westside Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 713 students
0.2 miles
1834 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870)932-8023 0.2 PK-4 713 - Jonesboro Annie Camp Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 663 students
4.7 miles
1814 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5820 4.7 7-9 663 - Jonesboro Microsociety Magnet School Grades: 1-6 | 517 students
5.1 miles
1110 W Washington Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5855 5.1 1-6 517 - Jonesboro Health/wellness Envi Magnet Grades: 1-6 | 642 students
5.4 miles
1001 Rosemond Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870)933-5850 5.4 1-6 642
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