Serving 1,769 students in grades 9-12, Westside High School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). 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 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,769 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Westside High School's student population of 1,769 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westside High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
36%
31%
White
41%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #259 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 80%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
1,769 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Westside High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 18:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Anderson 05 School District.
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