Serving 224 students in grades 7-12, West Side High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
West Side High School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Side High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Side High School is ranked #413 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are West Side High School often compared to?
West Side High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heber Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Side High School?
The graduation rate of West Side High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Side High School?
224 students attend West Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of West Side High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side High School?
West Side High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Side High School offer ?
West Side High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Side High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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