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West Side High School

Public | 7-12 | 246 students

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Posted February 1, 2008

This school has a great elementry but the high school has a lot to be desired. The programs offered are very limited. The high school edeucation does not get the students ready for college. The sports programs are also very limited.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2007

On an educational level, the school is great. There are several things that need to be revamped, but the school chooses to spend precious educational monies on a new gym when the old one is perfectly good. Most of the parents in this area are involved in their children's education, but there is poor attendance at the sports events.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2007

This school has worked hard to improve the academic courses offered. This school has excellent Teachers and Principals. This school could have more sport programs so that all children could be involved and not just a select few. The discipline in this school has much to be desired. This school does not teach moral conduct with students. For a small school, there is a large amount of female fights yearly.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 41% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 80% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 68% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 68% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
49%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 43% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
19%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 76% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the End of Course Exam to test high school students in Algebra I, Geometry and Biology. The results for End of Course Exams administered in the spring of each school year are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The End of Course Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 99% 67%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Black N/A 22%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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7295 Greers Ferry Rd
Greers Ferry, AR 72067
Phone: (501) 825-7241

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