West High School vs. Bearden High School
Should you attend West High School or Bearden High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Bearden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,478 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 1,997 students in grades 9-12, Bearden High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,478 students
1,997 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
124 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#454 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
64%
Graduation Rate
91%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
371
481
Grade 10 Students
412
520
Grade 11 Students
382
520
Grade 12 Students
313
476
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
21%
7%
% White
58%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
