Westside High School

1630 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404

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Tel: (870) 935-7501

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Westside High School serves 705 students in grades 8-12.

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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (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 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
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:

School Overview

Westside High School's student population of 705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

705 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Westside High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Westside High School is 0.13, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#659 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Westside High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

22%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westside 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

34%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westside 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Westside High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

93%

60%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Westside High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Westside High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

27%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Westside Consolidated (Craigh) School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside High School's ranking?

Westside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

What is the graduation rate of Westside High School?

The graduation rate of Westside High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Westside High School?

705 students attend Westside High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Westside High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Westside High School offer ?

Westside High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Westside High School part of?

Westside High School is part of Westside Consolidated (Craigh) School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 705 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education