Serving 1,687 students in grades 9-12, Westside High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,687 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside High, an Early College Academy located in the southwest part of Anderson, SC, serves an attendance zone that encompasses approximately 70.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 11.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Westside High School's student population of 1,687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,687 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westside High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
71%
83.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside High School's ranking?
Westside High School is ranked #210 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Westside High School often compared to?
Westside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T. L. Hanna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westside High School?
The graduation rate of Westside High School is 71%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 83.8%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
1,687 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Westside High School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside High School?
Westside High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside High School offer ?
Westside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Anderson 05 School District.
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