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#293 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 28% in state

West Side High School

High School · West Side School Dist(cleburne) · Greers Ferry, AR

A West Side School Dist(cleburne) high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7295 GREERS FERRY RD, Greers Ferry, AR 72067

  • Math 20% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-20 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation10.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
District spending per student$15,557
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at West Side High School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Side High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,945/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greers Ferry), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,126

Median home value

$201,200

Median rent

$654/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

19.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
10.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·2 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

West Side School Dist(cleburne)

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,557NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Side High School is listed in WEST SIDE SCHOOL DIST(CLEBURNE); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Side High School

West Side High School is a public high school in Greers Ferry, AR, part of West Side School Dist(cleburne), serving approximately 224 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about West Side High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

West Side High School is part of the West Side School District, a public school district located in Greers Ferry, Arkansas 2. The district operates two facilities in Cleburne County, serving more than 500 students from prekindergarten through grade 12 2. It is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education 2. The school's website, westsideeagles.org, provides information on school events, news, sports, and lunch menus 1.
Sources (2)
  1. westsideeagles.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Side High School

What grades does West Side High School serve?

West Side High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend West Side High School?

West Side High School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Side High School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Side High School rank in AR?

West Side High School ranks #293 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is West Side High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Side High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at West Side High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Side High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Side High School a charter school?

No, West Side High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Side High School a Title I school?

No, West Side High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Side High School?

100.0% of students at West Side High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
224
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cleburne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 72067)
2,881
Area median age
52.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72067; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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