Westside High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. It is part of the Duval County School District and serves Jacksonville's Westside.
Serving 1,533 students in grades 9-12, Westside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside High School serves the southwest part of Jacksonville, FL, covering an area of approximately 38.1 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside High School's student population of 1,533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,533 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3502 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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
82%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Grey, Red, Maroon
School Mascot
Wolverines
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside High School's ranking?
Westside High School is ranked #3502 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Westside High School often compared to?
Westside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward H. White High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westside High School?
The graduation rate of Westside High School is 82%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
1,533 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Westside High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside High School?
Westside High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westside High School offer ?
Westside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Westside High School located?
Westside High School is located in the Southwest Jacksonville neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Southwest Jacksonville.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
this school from my time there in 69,70, was an amazing school, great teachers, staff, and the great coauching crew. the pc nataion took her hearst and school, and now so ashamed the school i loved.......
5 10/10/2025
Thanks Mrs. Freeman and team for the hard and dedicated work. My son will be graduate this Thursday and we had never any issues what was not solved with this school.
5 10/10/2025
A special thanks to Coach Deboels for keeping his promise with my son Kaloun Walker (RB) in Football, in the classroom.. he is maintaining an A: B average throughout his 4yrs at Westside High and passed all requirements needed for College.
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