Summary:
The Westside School Dist(Johnson) in Arkansas contains a single high school, Westside High School, which serves grades 9-12. The data reveals that this school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom half of Arkansas high schools in recent years.
Westside High School's academic performance is significantly below state standards across all subject areas and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 13.3% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.2%. The school's mathematics and science proficiency rates range from 8.5% to 23.3%, far below the state averages of 21.5% to 38.7%. This suggests that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students.
The data also indicates that Westside High School serves a student population with significant economic disadvantages, with 99.1% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Despite the relatively small class sizes and higher-than-average per-student spending, the school's performance suggests that the resources may not be sufficient to address the needs of the student population. Addressing the challenges faced by Westside High School will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions and additional support to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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