Westside High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the Coal Hill campus in unincorporated Johnson County, Arkansas, United States. The school serves the westside communities of Johnson County, including Coal Hill and Hartman for students in grades 7 through 12.
Serving 306 students in grades 6-12, 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 18% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Hartman, AR, covering approximately 87.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside High School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
306 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.29, 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
#851 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
28%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
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 #851 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Westside High School often compared to?
Westside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oark High School, Clarksville High School, Clarksville Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25% 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%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
306 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Westside High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside High School?
Westside High School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Westside School District (Johnson).
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