Westside High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school serving grades eight through twelve in unincorporated Craighead County, Arkansas, United States, in a rural area near Jonesboro.
Serving 647 students in grades 8-12, Westside High School ranks in the bottom 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 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Jonesboro, AR, covering approximately 209 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Westside High School's student population of 647 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
647 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Committed to Learn...Committed to Lead
School Rankings
Westside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside High School's ranking?
Westside High School is ranked #692 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westside High School?
The graduation rate of Westside High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
647 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Westside High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside High School?
Westside High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside High School offer ?
Westside High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Westside Consolidated School District (Craighead).
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