Westside High

Summary:

Westside High is a public high school in Anderson, South Carolina, serving 1,769 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Anderson 05 school district, which is ranked 20 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westside High has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (36.4%) and Hispanic (14.98%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by End-of-Course (EOCEP) exam proficiency rates, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Westside High's proficiency rates were 54.81% in Algebra 1/Mathematics, 42.82% in English 1, and 48.68% in U.S. History, compared to the Anderson 05 district averages of 73.59%, 59.93%, and 58.9%, respectively. Additionally, Westside High's performance on EOCEP exams varies significantly across different student subgroups, with multi-racial and English Language Learner students performing particularly low.

Westside High's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 119 out of 225 high schools in 2018-2019 to 179 out of 235 high schools in 2023-2024. This decline in performance is notable when compared to nearby schools like T.L. Hanna High and Belton Honea Path High, which have higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Additionally, Westside High has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 88.69% in the 2022-2023 school year, which may indicate the presence of socioeconomic challenges that can impact student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 806 Pearman Dairy Road
       Anderson, SC  29625


(864) 260-5260

District: Anderson 05

SchoolDigger Rank:
179th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,350 Help


Feeder schools for Westside High:

Elementary:    Centerville Elementary
    Homeland Park Primary
    McLees Elementary
    New Prospect Elementary
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Middle:    Robert Anderson Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  1,769

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.1%
African American:
36.4%
Hispanic:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westside High ranks worse than 76.2% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Westside High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.1%), African American (36.4%), Hispanic (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Anderson 05 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside High is 18. 1 high schools in the Anderson 05 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside High is $10,350. 1 high schools in the Anderson 05 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westside High:

SchoolDigger ranks Westside High 179th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Westside High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Anderson 05:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 05 20th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westside High

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Rank History for all students at Westside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 60.24 98th 187 47.6%
2006 56.54 109th 191 42.9%
2007 54.87 113th 191 40.8%
2008 47.12 111th 185 40.0%
2009 37.31 143rd 188 23.9%
2010 44.28 135th 199 32.2%
2011 58.36 84th 199 57.8%
2012 37.92 139th 202 31.2%
2013 34.11 143rd 203 29.6%
2014 30.22 153rd 210 27.1%
2015 28.71 163rd 232 29.7%
2016 33.15 151st 231 34.6%
2017 31.01 139th 223 37.7%
2018 36.16 118th 216 45.4%
2019 36.30 119th 225 47.1%
2021 41.63 123rd 227 45.8%
2022 30.86 152nd 226 32.7%
2023 30.36 157th 237 33.8%
2024 23.97 179th 235 23.8%
See the entire list of South Carolina High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.97 16th 22 27.3%
2019 9.71 23rd 23 0.0%
2021 56.31 14th 31 54.8%
2022 1.31 48th 48 0.0%
2023 15.76 52nd 57 8.8%
2024 8.79 53rd 53 0.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.66 35th 58 39.7%
2019 58.67 28th 64 56.3%
2022 49.52 29th 61 52.5%
2023 24.86 54th 68 20.6%
2024 12.08 68th 71 4.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.43 108th 214 49.5%
2019 36.42 120th 217 44.7%
2021 44.17 111th 213 47.9%
2022 35.50 141st 220 35.9%
2023 39.45 129th 226 42.9%
2024 28.02 174th 229 24.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Westside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.03 129th 210 38.6%
2019 33.25 126th 213 40.8%
2021 35.29 131st 213 38.5%
2022 24.93 170th 220 22.7%
2023 30.07 155th 223 30.5%
2024 28.65 162nd 225 28.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Westside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.74 73rd 137 46.7%
2019 19.99 120th 143 16.1%
2021 27.59 87th 115 24.3%
2022 19.61 114th 139 18.0%
2023 34.42 95th 141 32.6%
2024 47.29 74th 145 49.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Westside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.07 149th 156 4.5%
2024 3.62 153rd 157 2.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Westside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.91 121st 213 43.2%
2019 38.69 117th 218 46.3%
2021 45.86 106th 215 50.7%
2022 36.54 133rd 224 40.6%
2023 30.90 153rd 229 33.2%
2024 21.42 181st 228 20.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Westside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.21 110th 183 39.9%
2019 41.56 97th 184 47.3%
2021 41.26 103rd 178 42.1%
2022 24.79 158th 190 16.8%
2023 34.10 130th 199 34.7%
2024 30.44 147th 194 24.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Westside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.06 53rd 80 33.8%
2019 51.60 43rd 86 50.0%
2021 75.85 14th 93 84.9%
2022 49.72 53rd 108 50.9%
2023 30.71 89th 119 25.2%
2024 18.49 106th 121 12.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Westside High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.74 109th 185 41.1%
2019 30.96 125th 191 34.6%
2021 36.23 122nd 189 35.4%
2022 38.09 115th 192 40.1%
2023 34.04 131st 197 33.5%
2024 27.19 150th 196 23.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Sunday, September 13, 2009

Open Quote I am a Westside High Alumni. This school has very poor standards for every aspect. I was so disappointed by the way that the faculty and staff (especially the head administrators) protected and taught their students that I actually graduated a year early so as to no longer deal with the stupidity. I often try to warn parents not to allow their children to attend Westside High School. This school only cares about the precious awards that they earn, and not about the material that their students learn. The priorities at this school are sadly out of order, and I do not foresee them getting any better anytime soon. Please be careful if you are looking into sending your student to this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westside High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 774 504 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1282
1989 895 377 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1275
1990 919 357 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1278
1991 920 348 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1270
1992 974 347 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1321
1993 995 363 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 1361
1994 1025 372 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1407
1995 1065 408 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1487
1996 1065 408 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1487
1997 1158 471 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1645
1998 1128 461 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1605
1999 1118 457 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1591
2000 1126 446 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1582
2001 1037 463 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1516
2002 1113 558 12 17 2 n/a n/a 1 1703
2003 1113 558 12 17 2 n/a n/a 1 1703
2004 1080 582 22 19 2 n/a n/a 1 1706
2005 1043 620 14 22 1 n/a n/a 1 1701
2006 1006 615 13 24 1 n/a n/a 3 1662
2007 1042 655 10 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1739
2008 1046 636 10 37 1 n/a n/a 8 1738
2009 1016 628 15 48 2 n/a n/a 9 1718
2010 982 620 18 51 1 n/a n/a 7 1679
2011 966 630 11 55 0 3 27 0 1692
2012 961 658 9 68 1 4 37 0 1738
2013 863 668 8 75 3 3 38 0 1658
2014 891 682 8 83 3 3 54 0 1724
2015 859 632 5 92 2 2 61 0 1653
2016 831 652 8 118 2 2 73 0 1686
2017 829 651 9 127 0 2 77 0 1695
2018 803 632 8 131 3 0 76 0 1653
2019 786 652 10 150 2 0 90 0 1690
2020 761 627 11 165 1 0 99 0 1664
2021 754 600 14 174 1 0 108 0 1651
2022 730 637 17 227 0 0 118 0 1729
2023 727 644 15 265 0 0 118 0 1769

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 Westside High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1282 63.1 20.3 n/a
1989 1275 64.5 19.7 n/a
1990 1278 67.0 19.0 n/a
1991 1270 66.5 19.0 13.4
1992 1321 67.0 19.7 12.6
1993 1361 67.1 20.3 18.7
1994 1407 72.9 19.3 22.1
1995 1487 76.9 19.3 20.7
1996 1487 76.9 19.3 20.7
1997 1645 97.6 16.9 22.5
1998 1605 85.8 18.7 26.5
1999 1591 92.3 17.2 26.9
2000 1582 95.0 16.7 26.7
2001 1516 89.0 17.0 28.3
2002 1703 97.5 17.5 31.1
2003 1703 97.5 17.5 31.1
2004 1706 100.0 17.1 41.3
2005 1701 107.0 15.9 41.1
2006 1662 110.0 15.1 44.9
2007 1739 128.6 13.5 48.9
2008 1738 110.6 15.7 55.5
2009 1718 101.6 16.9 54.5
2010 1679 102.0 16.4 56.5
2011 1692 100.0 16.9 58
2012 1738 100.0 17.3 56
2013 1658 92.0 18.0 57.8
2014 1724 95.0 18.1 65.6
2015 1653 98.0 16.8 61.5
2016 1686 90.0 18.7 62.9
2017 1695 90.6 18.7 100
2018 1653 94.4 17.5 100
2019 1690 92.0 18.3 60.2
2020 1664 96.5 17.2 57.6
2021 1651 91.1 18.1 68.7
2022 1729 91.4 18.9 69.2
2023 1769 98.0 18.0 88.7

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 Westside High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1282 63.1 20.3 n/a
1989 1275 64.5 19.7 n/a
1990 1278 67.0 19.0 n/a
1991 1270 66.5 19.0 13.4
1992 1321 67.0 19.7 12.6
1993 1361 67.1 20.3 18.7
1994 1407 72.9 19.3 22.1
1995 1487 76.9 19.3 20.7
1996 1487 76.9 19.3 20.7
1997 1645 97.6 16.9 22.5
1998 1605 85.8 18.7 26.5
1999 1591 92.3 17.2 26.9
2000 1582 95.0 16.7 26.7
2001 1516 89.0 17.0 28.3
2002 1703 97.5 17.5 31.1
2003 1703 97.5 17.5 31.1
2004 1706 100.0 17.1 41.3
2005 1701 107.0 15.9 41.1
2006 1662 110.0 15.1 44.9
2007 1739 128.6 13.5 48.9
2008 1738 110.6 15.7 55.5
2009 1718 101.6 16.9 54.5
2010 1679 102.0 16.4 56.5
2011 1692 100.0 16.9 58
2012 1738 100.0 17.3 56
2013 1658 92.0 18.0 57.8
2014 1724 95.0 18.1 65.6
2015 1653 98.0 16.8 61.5
2016 1686 90.0 18.7 62.9
2017 1695 90.6 18.7 100
2018 1653 94.4 17.5 100
2019 1690 92.0 18.3 60.2
2020 1664 96.5 17.2 57.6
2021 1651 91.1 18.1 68.7
2022 1729 91.4 18.9 69.2
2023 1769 98.0 18.0 88.7

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 Westside High

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $399 (4.8%) $343 (4.1%) $743 (8.9%) $6,364 (76.5%) $1,216 (14.6%) $7,580 (91.1%) $8,322
2020 $329 (3.9%) $354 (4.2%) $683 (8.0%) $6,611 (77.6%) $1,222 (14.3%) $7,833 (92.0%) $8,516
2021 $390 (4.2%) $413 (4.4%) $803 (8.6%) $7,063 (75.7%) $1,462 (15.7%) $8,525 (91.4%) $9,328
2022 $527 (5.5%) $308 (3.2%) $835 (8.6%) $7,567 (78.3%) $1,257 (13.0%) $8,825 (91.4%) $9,660
2023 $668 (6.5%) $451 (4.4%) $1,119 (10.8%) $7,577 (73.2%) $1,654 (16.0%) $9,231 (89.2%) $10,350

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 225 High schoolsRanks 157th of 237 High schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Westside High)37.359
 21.7%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Anderson 05)6573.3
 8.3%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Westside High)66.642.3
 24.3%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Anderson 05)69.953.9
 16%
   End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)67.259.1
 8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Westside High)60.175.3
 15.2%
   End of Course English 1 (Anderson 05)78.481.2
 2.8%
   End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)78.984
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16901769
 4.7%
African American652644
 1.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1015
 50%
Hispanic150265
 76.7%
Pacific Islander00
White786727
 7.5%
Two or More Races90118
 31.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%88.7%
 28.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,769 students attended Westside High.

Westside High ranks in the bottom 23.8% of South Carolina high schools.

Westside High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centerville Elementary
Elementary : Homeland Park Primary
Elementary : McLees Elementary
Elementary : New Prospect Elementary
Elementary : Varennes Elementary
Elementary : Whitehall Elementary
Middle : Robert Anderson Middle

Students at Westside High are 41% White, 36% African American, 15% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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