West Side High School

Summary:

West Side High School is a public high school located in Greers Ferry, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 218 students. The school is part of the West Side School District (Cleburne), which is ranked 37 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Side High School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Reading proficiency across all grades, with 10th grade ELA proficiency at 40% compared to the state average of 31.7%. The school's performance in Science and Biology is also strong, with 45.8% and 47.4% proficiency, respectively, compared to the state averages of 35.6% and 36.4%. However, the school's Mathematics performance is mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others performing below. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.7 to 8.5 over the past three years, is a notable strength.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Guy-Perkins High School, Mountain View High School, and Concord High School, West Side High School generally performs on par or better in ELA and Reading, but lags behind in Mathematics. This suggests an opportunity to learn from the instructional practices and strategies of the higher-performing schools in the region. Additionally, the school's 100% free and reduced lunch rate highlights the significant economic challenges faced by the student population, which is an important context to consider when evaluating the school's performance and identifying appropriate support and resources.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 7295 Greers Ferry Rd
       Greers Ferry, AR  72067


(501) 825-7241

District: West Side School Dist(Cleburne)

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,810 Help


Feeder schools for West Side High School:

Elementary:    West Side Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.7 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.7%
Hispanic:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details West Side High School ranks better than 76.4% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Side High School ranks better than 87.9% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Side High School is 6.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Side High School is $12,810.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Side High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Side High School 79th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See West Side High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks West Side High School 37th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See West Side High School in the ranking list.)

West Side School Dist(Cleburne):

SchoolDigger ranks West Side School Dist(Cleburne) 37th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Side High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.53 15th 208 92.8%
2006 69.25 52nd 206 74.8%
2007 73.46 46th 225 79.6%
2008 80.36 28th 223 87.4%
2009 81.35 22nd 240 90.8%
2010 60.21 110th 254 56.7%
2011 83.27 17th 264 93.6%
2012 53.11 148th 265 44.2%
2013 55.73 139th 278 50.0%
2014 45.81 172nd 280 38.6%
2015 66.26 70th 275 74.5%
2016 50.61 154th 312 50.6%
2017 30.31 242nd 315 23.2%
2018 54.53 149th 318 53.1%
2019 50.76 167th 319 47.6%
2021 49.82 177th 330 46.4%
2022 61.48 124th 318 61.0%
2023 51.96 173rd 330 47.6%
2024 68.19 79th 335 76.4%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Side High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.81 139th 232 40.1%
2007 43.89 136th 258 47.3%
2008 57.97 74th 256 71.1%
2009 45.00 146th 261 44.1%
2010 74.75 23rd 262 91.2%
2011 76.67 15th 266 94.4%
2012 61.92 82nd 266 69.2%
2013 73.13 34th 271 87.5%
2014 54.42 110th 268 59.0%
2015 45.97 114th 267 57.3%
2016 43.21 162nd 269 39.8%
2017 71.00 53rd 264 79.9%
2018 61.54 84th 263 68.1%
2019 49.59 152nd 282 46.1%
2021 55.65 109th 290 62.4%
2022 64.41 78th 282 72.3%
2023 58.70 110th 295 62.7%
2024 77.32 37th 305 87.9%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for West Side High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 202 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1989 183 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 183
1990 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1991 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1992 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1993 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1994 252 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1995 266 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1996 266 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1997 272 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1998 277 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 265 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2000 246 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2001 259 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2002 260 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2003 260 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2004 280 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2005 272 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 260 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2007 274 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2008 249 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2009 236 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 254 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 257
2011 240 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 246
2012 205 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 209
2013 197 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 203
2014 198 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 205
2015 201 0 1 5 0 0 1 0 208
2016 217 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 220
2017 212 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 215
2018 205 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 207
2019 219 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 221
2020 217 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 218
2021 232 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 236
2022 241 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 245
2023 213 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 218

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Side High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 15.7 12.9 n/a
1989 183 15.0 12.2 n/a
1990 181 14.0 12.9 17.1
1991 190 12.8 14.8 27.4
1992 201 13.6 14.7 29.9
1993 235 12.0 19.6 26.4
1994 252 13.9 18.1 29.8
1995 266 15.9 16.7 22.6
1996 266 15.9 16.7 22.6
1997 273 16.1 17.0 22
1998 277 16.1 17.2 20.2
1999 265 10.2 26.0 30.2
2000 246 19.0 12.9 33.7
2001 261 24.0 10.9 34.9
2002 261 19.0 13.7 42.5
2003 261 19.0 13.7 42.5
2004 282 22.0 12.8 47.2
2005 274 21.0 13.0 46
2006 268 25.0 10.7 44.4
2007 281 29.0 9.7 46.6
2008 254 28.0 9.1 50.4
2009 239 26.0 9.2 50.2
2010 257 27.2 10.2 50.2
2011 246 25.2 9.7 57.3
2012 209 21.6 9.6 56.5
2013 203 17.5 11.5 55.7
2014 205 22.2 9.2 49.8
2015 208 21.0 9.9 50.5
2016 220 26.0 8.4 65
2017 215 24.7 8.6 45.6
2018 207 25.9 7.9 79.7
2019 221 26.0 8.4 100
2020 218 23.7 9.1 100
2021 236 27.4 8.5 100
2022 245 30.2 8.1 100
2023 218 32.1 6.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Side High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 15.7 12.9 n/a
1989 183 15.0 12.2 n/a
1990 181 14.0 12.9 17.1
1991 190 12.8 14.8 27.4
1992 201 13.6 14.7 29.9
1993 235 12.0 19.6 26.4
1994 252 13.9 18.1 29.8
1995 266 15.9 16.7 22.6
1996 266 15.9 16.7 22.6
1997 273 16.1 17.0 22
1998 277 16.1 17.2 20.2
1999 265 10.2 26.0 30.2
2000 246 19.0 12.9 33.7
2001 261 24.0 10.9 34.9
2002 261 19.0 13.7 42.5
2003 261 19.0 13.7 42.5
2004 282 22.0 12.8 47.2
2005 274 21.0 13.0 46
2006 268 25.0 10.7 44.4
2007 281 29.0 9.7 46.6
2008 254 28.0 9.1 50.4
2009 239 26.0 9.2 50.2
2010 257 27.2 10.2 50.2
2011 246 25.2 9.7 57.3
2012 209 21.6 9.6 56.5
2013 203 17.5 11.5 55.7
2014 205 22.2 9.2 49.8
2015 208 21.0 9.9 50.5
2016 220 26.0 8.4 65
2017 215 24.7 8.6 45.6
2018 207 25.9 7.9 79.7
2019 221 26.0 8.4 100
2020 218 23.7 9.1 100
2021 236 27.4 8.5 100
2022 245 30.2 8.1 100
2023 218 32.1 6.7 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Side High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,249 (9.8%) $11,561 (90.2%) $12,810

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Side High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 167th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 173rd of 330 Middle schools
 0.1%
Ranks 152nd of 282 High schoolsRanks 110th of 295 High schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (West Side High School)8080
   7th Grade English (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))8080
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (West Side High School)22.831.4
 8.6%
   7th Grade Math (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))22.831.4
 8.6%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (West Side High School)28.534.3
 5.8%
   7th Grade Science (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))28.534.3
 5.8%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (West Side High School)31.431.5
 0.1%
   7th Grade Reading (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))31.431.5
 0.1%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (West Side High School)81.165.8
 15.3%
   8th Grade English (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))81.165.8
 15.3%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (West Side High School)35.129.3
 5.8%
   8th Grade Math (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))35.129.3
 5.8%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (West Side High School)5441.5
 12.5%
   8th Grade Science (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))5441.5
 12.5%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (West Side High School)67.553.7
 13.8%
   8th Grade Reading (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))67.553.7
 13.8%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (West Side High School)66.159.4
 6.7%
   9th Grade English (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))66.159.4
 6.7%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (West Side High School)22.727
 4.3%
   9th Grade Math (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))22.727
 4.3%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (West Side High School)32.135.1
 3%
   9th Grade Science (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))32.135.1
 3%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (West Side High School)39.645.9
 6.3%
   9th Grade Reading (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))39.645.9
 6.3%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (West Side High School)5055.9
 5.9%
   10th Grade English (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))5055.9
 5.9%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (West Side High School)2523.5
 1.5%
   10th Grade Math (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))2523.5
 1.5%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (West Side High School)2517.6
 7.4%
   10th Grade Science (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))2517.6
 7.4%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (West Side High School)34.432.4
 2%
   10th Grade Reading (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))34.432.4
 2%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (West Side High School)4.323.8
 19.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))4.323.8
 19.5%
11th Grade English (West Side High School)56.566.7
 10.2%
   11th Grade English (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))56.566.7
 10.2%
11th Grade Reading (West Side High School)30.466.7
 36.3%
   11th Grade Reading (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))30.466.7
 36.3%
11th Grade Science (West Side High School)21.733.3
 11.6%
   11th Grade Science (West Side School Dist(Cleburne))21.733.3
 11.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students221218
 1.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White219213
 2.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Side High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 218 students attended West Side High School.

West Side High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Side Elementary School

West Side High School ranks 37th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at West Side High School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.


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