Westside High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school serving grades eight through twelve in unincorporated Craighead County, Arkansas, United States, in a rural area near Jonesboro.
Serving 694 students in grades 8-12, 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 24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Westside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
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Westside High School's student population of 694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Committed to Learn...Committed to Lead
Westside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
92%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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What is Westside High School's ranking?
Westside High School is ranked #692 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 36% 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
694 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Westside High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside High School?
Westside High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Westside High School offer ?
Westside High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Westside Consolidated School District(Craigh.
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