Westside High School

Westside High School is a rural high school located in Clear Fork, West Virginia. The school serves students from ninth to twelfth grade and has an enrollment of 557 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1. With 28 full-time equivalent teachers on staff, the school aims to provide personalized attention to each student.

Westside High School’s academic performance is currently rated at 3.1 out of 10 by MySchoolScout and ranks #601 out of 641 schools in West Virginia, placing it in the bottom sixth percentile. The ELA/Reading proficiency rate for students is 34% across all grades, while the math proficiency rate stands at 10%. These numbers indicate that there is significant room for improvement in academic performance.

Despite these challenges, Westside High School remains committed to supporting its students and fostering a community environment where everyone feels valued. The school's setting in a rural area offers a close-knit atmosphere with strong ties between the school and local families.

While current test scores at Westside High School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Westside High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.