Average
#717 of 1,036 schools in AR
Westside High School
High School · Westside Cons. Sch Dist(craigh · Jonesboro, AR
A Westside Cons. Sch Dist(craigh high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1630 HWY 91 W, Jonesboro, AR 72404
- Math 21% vs AR 27% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Westside High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 36 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Westside 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,772/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jonesboro), 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
$67,000
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72404; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgefield Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 178 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Westside Cons. Sch Dist(craigh
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside High School is listed in WESTSIDE CONS. SCH DIST(CRAIGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside High School
Westside High School is a public high school in Jonesboro, AR, part of Westside Cons. Sch Dist(craigh, serving approximately 694 students in grades 8th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #717 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside High School
What grades does Westside High School serve?
Westside High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Westside High School?
Westside High School has an enrollment of approximately 694 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside High School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside High School rank in AR?
Westside High School ranks #717 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Westside High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Westside High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westside High School a charter school?
No, Westside High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside High School a Title I school?
No, Westside High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside High School?
49.3% of students at Westside 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
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 694
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Craighead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (870) 935-7501
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 72404)
- 29,722
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
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 72404; 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
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.