Serving 560 students in grades 9-12, Westview 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 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westview High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Westview High School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westview High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westview High School is 0.46, 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
#845 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
15%
21%
White
72%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westview High School's ranking?
Westview High School is ranked #845 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Westview High School often compared to?
Westview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dresden 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 31% TN state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westview High School?
The graduation rate of Westview High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westview High School?
560 students attend Westview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Westview High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westview High School?
Westview High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westview High School offer ?
Westview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westview High School part of?
Westview High School is part of Weakley County School District.
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