Serving 331 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 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside High School's student population of 331 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
91%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
28%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #837 out of 997 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 Clarksville Junior High School, Oark High School, Clarksville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 88%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
331 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Westside High School students are White, 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 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westside High School offer ?
Westside High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Westside School District.
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