Westside High School

Summary:

Westside High School is a public high school located in Coal Hill, Arkansas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 331 students. The school is part of the Westside School District, which is ranked 202 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Westside High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 227-267 out of 263-290 high schools.

Westside High School consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.1% of Westside High School students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.8%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 22.2%, compared to the state average of 36.4%. Additionally, Westside High School has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.09% to 100% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Westside High School to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming its peers. For example, Scranton High School, which is only 8.4 miles away, consistently outperforms Westside High School in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. Similarly, Lamar High School and Paris High School, which are within a 15-mile radius, also demonstrate significantly higher academic achievement compared to Westside High School. This suggests that Westside High School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the specific challenges faced by its student population.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 400 Hwy 164 N
       Coal Hill, AR  72840


(479) 497-1171

District: Westside School Dist(Johnson)

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,229 Help


Feeder schools for Westside High School:

Elementary:    Westside Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Asian:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westside High School ranks worse than 82.1% of middle schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Westside High School ranks worse than 79.7% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), Hispanic (6%), Asian (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside High School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside High School is $10,229.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Westside High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Westside High School 275th of 335 Arkansas public middle schools. (See Westside High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Westside High School 243rd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Westside High School in the ranking list.)

Westside School Dist(Johnson):

SchoolDigger ranks Westside School Dist(Johnson) 202nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westside High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 65.38 72nd 208 65.4%
2006 36.37 150th 206 27.2%
2007 65.15 80th 225 64.4%
2008 49.12 136th 223 39.0%
2009 51.48 131st 240 45.4%
2010 47.84 155th 254 39.0%
2011 56.18 131st 264 50.4%
2012 66.37 89th 265 66.4%
2013 49.71 159th 278 42.8%
2014 28.90 226th 280 19.3%
2015 19.59 240th 275 12.7%
2016 10.28 300th 312 3.8%
2017 7.55 306th 315 2.9%
2018 11.83 290th 318 8.8%
2019 10.21 294th 319 7.8%
2021 23.03 277th 330 16.1%
2022 24.48 257th 318 19.2%
2023 25.11 267th 330 19.1%
2024 25.79 275th 335 17.9%
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 Westside High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.22 80th 232 65.5%
2007 43.19 142nd 258 45.0%
2008 41.53 152nd 256 40.6%
2009 39.18 169th 261 35.2%
2010 38.02 184th 262 29.8%
2011 58.27 100th 266 62.4%
2012 62.69 76th 266 71.4%
2013 81.31 15th 271 94.5%
2014 58.85 93rd 268 65.3%
2015 35.98 165th 267 38.2%
2016 50.79 123rd 269 54.3%
2017 22.75 224th 264 15.2%
2018 19.94 227th 263 13.7%
2019 15.61 253rd 282 10.3%
2021 10.40 267th 290 7.9%
2022 21.80 242nd 282 14.2%
2023 28.03 233rd 295 21.0%
2024 25.97 243rd 305 20.3%
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 Westside High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 295 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1989 271 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 271
1990 266 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1991 253 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1992 272 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1993 287 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1994 275 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1995 291 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1996 291 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1997 297 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 296 1 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 308
1999 307 1 3 7 7 n/a n/a 0 325
2000 317 1 1 7 6 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 302 1 0 6 5 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 295 1 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 309
2003 295 1 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 309
2004 263 0 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2005 265 0 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2006 314 0 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 301 0 14 6 2 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 287 0 14 4 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2009 256 0 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2010 257 0 17 2 0 3 0 0 279
2011 237 0 13 7 0 0 0 0 257
2012 253 0 13 6 1 0 0 0 273
2013 261 0 9 8 1 0 1 0 280
2014 270 0 3 7 1 0 2 0 283
2015 276 0 9 7 1 0 2 0 295
2016 264 0 6 10 1 0 3 0 284
2017 269 0 7 12 2 0 4 0 294
2018 272 0 10 11 3 0 2 0 298
2019 249 0 8 10 2 0 1 0 270
2020 242 0 9 9 0 0 0 0 260
2021 291 0 9 14 0 0 1 0 315
2022 318 0 9 18 1 0 2 0 348
2023 300 0 7 21 2 0 1 0 331
2024 302 1 5 20 2 0 2 0 332

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 19.2 15.3 n/a
1989 271 21.0 12.9 n/a
1990 267 21.0 12.7 32.2
1991 255 17.0 15.0 27.1
1992 273 17.1 15.9 36.6
1993 289 14.7 19.7 34.9
1994 276 13.7 20.1 34.8
1995 292 17.9 16.3 30.8
1996 292 17.9 16.3 30.8
1997 301 19.3 15.6 33.9
1998 308 19.3 16.0 35.7
1999 325 12.0 27.1 46.5
2000 332 25.0 13.3 55.4
2001 314 25.0 12.6 61.8
2002 309 21.0 14.7 57.6
2003 309 21.0 14.7 57.6
2004 274 25.0 11.0 58.8
2005 275 22.0 12.5 64.4
2006 324 25.0 13.0 67.3
2007 323 24.0 13.5 98.8
2008 306 24.0 12.8 99
2009 274 25.0 11.0 98.9
2010 279 30.0 11.1 98.9
2011 257 25.3 10.1 98.8
2012 273 25.0 10.8 98.9
2013 280 25.2 11.1 98.9
2014 283 25.2 11.2 98.9
2015 295 29.0 10.1 99
2016 284 29.0 9.7 98.9
2017 294 27.3 10.7 99
2018 298 29.9 9.9 76.2
2019 270 29.1 9.2 100
2020 260 29.1 8.9 100
2021 315 32.3 9.7 100
2022 348 27.6 12.5 100
2023 331 24.8 13.2 99.1
2024 332 25.1 13.1 99.1

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 295 19.2 15.3 n/a
1989 271 21.0 12.9 n/a
1990 267 21.0 12.7 32.2
1991 255 17.0 15.0 27.1
1992 273 17.1 15.9 36.6
1993 289 14.7 19.7 34.9
1994 276 13.7 20.1 34.8
1995 292 17.9 16.3 30.8
1996 292 17.9 16.3 30.8
1997 301 19.3 15.6 33.9
1998 308 19.3 16.0 35.7
1999 325 12.0 27.1 46.5
2000 332 25.0 13.3 55.4
2001 314 25.0 12.6 61.8
2002 309 21.0 14.7 57.6
2003 309 21.0 14.7 57.6
2004 274 25.0 11.0 58.8
2005 275 22.0 12.5 64.4
2006 324 25.0 13.0 67.3
2007 323 24.0 13.5 98.8
2008 306 24.0 12.8 99
2009 274 25.0 11.0 98.9
2010 279 30.0 11.1 98.9
2011 257 25.3 10.1 98.8
2012 273 25.0 10.8 98.9
2013 280 25.2 11.1 98.9
2014 283 25.2 11.2 98.9
2015 295 29.0 10.1 99
2016 284 29.0 9.7 98.9
2017 294 27.3 10.7 99
2018 298 29.9 9.9 76.2
2019 270 29.1 9.2 100
2020 260 29.1 8.9 100
2021 315 32.3 9.7 100
2022 348 27.6 12.5 100
2023 331 24.8 13.2 99.1
2024 332 25.1 13.1 99.1

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,427 (14.0%) $8,802 (86.0%) $10,229

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 294th of 319 Middle schoolsRanks 267th of 330 Middle schools
 11.3%
Ranks 253rd of 282 High schoolsRanks 233rd of 295 High schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English (Westside High School)60.576.3
 15.8%
   7th Grade English (Westside School Dist(Johnson))60.576.3
 15.8%
   7th Grade English (Arkansas)78.375.1
 3.2%
7th Grade Math (Westside High School)1434.2
 20.2%
   7th Grade Math (Westside School Dist(Johnson))1434.2
 20.2%
   7th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.739.6
 8.1%
7th Grade Science (Westside High School)23.344.7
 21.4%
   7th Grade Science (Westside School Dist(Johnson))23.344.7
 21.4%
   7th Grade Science (Arkansas)4338.5
 4.5%
7th Grade Reading (Westside High School)23.329
 5.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Westside School Dist(Johnson))23.329
 5.7%
   7th Grade Reading (Arkansas)39.234.2
 5%
8th Grade English (Westside High School)5557.7
 2.7%
   8th Grade English (Westside School Dist(Johnson))5557.7
 2.7%
   8th Grade English (Arkansas)74.169.2
 4.9%
8th Grade Math (Westside High School)27.513.5
 14%
   8th Grade Math (Westside School Dist(Johnson))27.513.5
 14%
   8th Grade Math (Arkansas)47.737.9
 9.8%
8th Grade Science (Westside High School)17.523
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (Westside School Dist(Johnson))17.523
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.536.1
 6.4%
8th Grade Reading (Westside High School)3532.7
 2.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Westside School Dist(Johnson))3532.7
 2.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Arkansas)53.150.8
 2.3%
9th Grade English (Westside High School)35.742.9
 7.2%
   9th Grade English (Westside School Dist(Johnson))35.742.9
 7.2%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Westside High School)2.412.6
 10.2%
   9th Grade Math (Westside School Dist(Johnson))2.412.6
 10.2%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Westside High School)7.120.6
 13.5%
   9th Grade Science (Westside School Dist(Johnson))7.120.6
 13.5%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Westside High School)23.820.6
 3.2%
   9th Grade Reading (Westside School Dist(Johnson))23.820.6
 3.2%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Westside High School)46.955.2
 8.3%
   10th Grade English (Westside School Dist(Johnson))46.955.2
 8.3%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Westside High School)16.313.1
 3.2%
   10th Grade Math (Westside School Dist(Johnson))16.313.1
 3.2%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Westside High School)10.218.4
 8.2%
   10th Grade Science (Westside School Dist(Johnson))10.218.4
 8.2%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Westside High School)16.323.7
 7.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Westside School Dist(Johnson))16.323.7
 7.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Westside High School)2.32.6
 0.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Westside School Dist(Johnson))2.32.6
 0.3%
11th Grade English (Westside High School)36.413.2
 23.2%
   11th Grade English (Westside School Dist(Johnson))36.413.2
 23.2%
11th Grade Reading (Westside High School)20.510.5
 10%
   11th Grade Reading (Westside School Dist(Johnson))20.510.5
 10%
11th Grade Science (Westside High School)4.55.3
 0.8%
   11th Grade Science (Westside School Dist(Johnson))4.55.3
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students270331
 22.6%
African American00
American Indian22
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic1021
 110%
Pacific Islander00
White249300
 20.5%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.1%
 0.9%


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Elementary : Westside Elementary School

Westside High School ranks in the bottom 20.3% of Arkansas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 332 students attended Westside High School.

Students at Westside High School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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