Excellent
#82 of 719 schools in ID
Top 11% in state
West Side Senior High School
High School · West Side Joint District · Dayton, ID
A West Side Joint District high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 89, Dayton, ID 83232
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Side Senior High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
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.
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Where West Side Senior 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low102/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,629
Median home value
$290,900
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
1.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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 Joint District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $8,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Side Senior High School is listed in WEST SIDE JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Side Senior High School
West Side Senior High School is a public high school in Dayton, ID, part of West Side Joint District, serving approximately 261 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Side Senior High School
What grades does West Side Senior High School serve?
West Side Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Side Senior High School?
West Side Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Side Senior High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Side Senior High School rank in ID?
West Side Senior High School ranks #82 of 719 schools in ID.
What is West Side Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Side Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Side Senior High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Side Senior High School a charter school?
No, West Side Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Side Senior High School a Title I school?
No, West Side Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Side Senior High School?
28.0% of students at West Side Senior 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (208) 747-3411
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 83232)
- 567
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 27.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 83232; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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