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Westside High School

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Westside High School ranks 72 nd of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 8-12

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 75% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Westside High School in Jonesboro, AR, is a mid-sized public school serving 647 students in grades 8-12 in a rural area west of the city, and it is part of the Westside Consolidated School District. After several years of stagnant performance, the school has made a dramatic leap, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 75th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year—its highest ranking in a decade. This impressive turnaround is supported by a strong graduation rate of 93.4%, which has consistently exceeded the state average for five years, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1, which allows for more personalized attention than at nearby schools like Valley View High School (13.5:1) or Brookland High School (17.1:1).

A standout feature is Westside’s exceptional performance in 9th-grade Reading, where 51.3% of students are proficient—well above the state average of 40.6% and higher than all nearby schools except Riverside High School. This "9th-grade bump" suggests the school has a particularly effective literacy program for incoming students, though it has not yet replicated this success across all grade levels. However, math remains a clear weakness, with proficiency in Algebra (30.7%) and Geometry (23.1%) lagging behind state averages, a trend that has persisted for three years. Addressing this math deficit is critical for the school to continue its upward trajectory.

Westside also stands out for its cost-effectiveness, spending just $10,927 per student—the lowest among nearby schools—while achieving better academic outcomes than schools that spend significantly more, such as Hoxie High School ($13,600) and The Academies At Jonesboro High School ($14,411). While Valley View High School remains the academic leader in the area with a 5-star rating, Westside’s recent improvement and efficient resource management make it a compelling choice for families seeking a school that is both on the rise and fiscally responsible.

647

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,927

Per pupil spending ?

48.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1630 Hwy 91 West
Jonesboro, AR 72416

(870) 935-7501

District: WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)

Feeder schools for Westside High School:

Elementary:	Westside Elementary School
Middle:	Westside Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

3.9%

African American:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 46th percentile in 2016 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Arkansas high schools

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg44%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

159^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

72^nd of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 251WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead) among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	51.9	159 of 327	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.7	116 of 324	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.8	139 of 335	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.0	147 of 330	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.1	161 of 318	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.5	210 of 330	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.1	144 of 319	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.4	111 of 318	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.4	145 of 315	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.8	169 of 312	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	67.2	72 of 293	75.4%	★★★★☆
2025	47.4	149 of 291	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.0	137 of 305	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	174 of 295	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.0	178 of 282	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.1	171 of 290	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.8	87 of 282	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.1	101 of 263	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.7	132 of 264	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.9	144 of 269	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.6	156 of 267	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	69.6	42 of 268	84.3%	★★★★☆
2013	66.1	58 of 271	78.6%	★★★★☆
2012	55.4	115 of 266	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.6	90 of 266	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.4	45 of 262	82.8%	★★★★☆
2009	63.6	59 of 261	77.4%	★★★★☆
2008	70.5	33 of 256	87.1%	★★★★☆
2007	64.8	51 of 258	80.2%	★★★★☆
2006	62.3	48 of 232	79.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading44%+4 vs state

English Language Arts38%~ state avg

Biology38%-4 vs state

Mathematics38%-6 vs state

Science35%-9 vs state

Algebra31%-6 vs state

Geometry23%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westside High School	Public	8-12	1630 Hwy 91 West	Jonesboro	72416	Craighead County	WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)	No	No	No	No	(870) 935-7501	647	56	11.4	48.4%	597 (92.3%)	18 (2.8%)	25 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	67.2	72^nd of 293 public high schools	75.4%		47.4	149^th of 291 public high schools	48.8%	77		34.1	45.1	36.9	38.4		40.9	51.3	41.0	44.1		38.2	38.2		30.0	30.7		23.6	23.1		35.1	35.1		38.8	38.4	$10,927	$608	$10,319
Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	1727 S Main St	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 933-5891	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
The Academies At Jonesboro High School	Public	7-12	618 W. Nettleton	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5881	1,505	102	14.7	100.0%	521 (34.6%)	659 (43.8%)	239 (15.9%)	12 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (4.7%)	24.2	241^st of 293 public high schools	17.7%		28.5	229^th of 291 public high schools	21.3%	12				27.8	27.3				28.5	28.0								3.4	2.9					14.3	14.3	$14,411	$1,239	$13,172
Valley View High School	Public	9-12	2116 Yarbrough Drive	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 932-3737	675	50	13.5	23.6%	558 (82.7%)	29 (4.3%)	43 (6.4%)	25 (3.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	81.4	23^rd of 293 public high schools	92.2%		82	24^th of 291 public high schools	91.8%	1				51.0	51.0				52.4	52.4								12.5	13.3					57.6	58.0	$12,087	$340	$11,747
Nettleton High School	Public	9-12	4207 Race Street	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7805	1,054	89	11.8	70.7%	264 (25.0%)	577 (54.7%)	139 (13.2%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (5.7%)	23.3	243^rd of 293 public high schools	17.1%		21.8	248^th of 291 public high schools	14.8%	5			26.4	25.5	26.0			28.5	28.5	28.5					19.5	19.4	28.2	1.7	5.0				35.3	9.1	19.8	$12,088	$243	$11,845
Brookland High School	Public	10-12	100 W. School St.	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 932-2080	645	38	17.1	25.3%	572 (88.7%)	23 (3.6%)	34 (5.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	67.4	70^th of 293 public high schools	76.1%		21.8	247^th of 291 public high schools	15.1%	177				45.1	45.1				41.6	41.6								15.9	15.5					48.0	48.0	$12,583	$570	$12,013
Bay High School	Public	7-12	700 School Street	Bay	72411	Craighead County	Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 781-3297	233	25	9.2	48.9%	210 (90.1%)	14 (6.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	42.2	181^st of 293 public high schools	38.2%		28.2	230^th of 291 public high schools	21.0%	49	38.6	26.5	25.8	33.3	30.9	43.2	33.9	25.7	30.3	33.9	38.6	43.5	41.1		40.0	42.9	27.3	14.3	18.7	54.6	32.0	42.2		42.4	42.4	$15,020	$850	$14,169
Walnut Ridge High School	Public	7-12	508 E Free	Walnut Ridge	72476	Lawrence County	Lawrence County School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 886-6623	437	63	6.9	52.6%	366 (83.8%)	8 (1.8%)	26 (5.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.1%)	58.2	113^th of 293 public high schools	61.4%		57.9	100^th of 291 public high schools	65.6%	13	24.6	41.8	37.0	43.5	36.3	23.3	46.2	43.8	46.8	39.7	52.0	28.8	43.3	72.7	10.6	30.4	26.9	7.7	15.1	23.3	41.8	32.1		56.9	55.7	$11,948	$250	$11,697
Hoxie High School	Public	7-12	602 SW Hartigan	Hoxie	72433	Lawrence County	Hoxie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 886-2401	360	71	5.0	100.0%	330 (91.7%)	5 (1.4%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	48.7	161^st of 293 public high schools	45.1%		43.8	163^rd of 291 public high schools	44.0%	2	33.9	12.0	26.0	40.8	28.4	38.9	20.0	35.1	40.7	34.2	40.7	21.1	32.9	30.8	14.0	16.9		21.0	18.7	39.0	33.3	36.4		43.1	42.9	$13,600	$751	$12,849
Greene City Technical High School	Public	9-12	4601 Linwood Drive	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Greene County Technical School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 215-4460	760	80	9.5	40.9%	693 (91.2%)	20 (2.6%)	26 (3.4%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	62.9	90^th of 293 public high schools	69.3%		47.2	150^th of 291 public high schools	48.5%	60				36.2	36.2				37.1	37.1								25.4	25.2					45.4	45.5	$11,909	$579	$11,330

Frequently Asked Questions about Westside High School

What is the racial makeup of Westside High School?

Students at Westside High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools feed into Westside High School?

Westside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Westside Elementary School
Middle : Westside Middle School

How many students attend Westside High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 647 students attended Westside High School.

Is Westside High School a good school?

Westside High School ranks 72^nd of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Westside High School in?

WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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