Westside High School
Tel:
(870) 935-7501
Westside High School serves 700 students in grades 8-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Westside High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 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 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Westside High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
School Overview
Westside High School's student population of 700 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 700 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westside High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #581 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 13% |
| Black | 2% | 20% |
| White | 93% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westside Cons. School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Westside Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jonesboro Westside Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 394 students
0.1 miles
1800 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 972-5622 0.1 5-7 394 - Jonesboro Westside Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 704 students
0.2 miles
1834 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-8023 0.2 PK-4 704 - Jonesboro Annie Camp Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 689 students
4.7 miles
1814 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5820 4.7 7-9 689 - Jonesboro Microsociety Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: 1-6 | 555 students
5.1 miles
1110 W Washington Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855 5.1 1-6 555 - Jonesboro Health/wellness Envi Magnet Magnet School
Grades: 1-6 | 655 students
5.4 miles
1001 Rosemond Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850 5.4 1-6 655
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