West Side High School vs. Heber Springs High School
Should I attend West Side High School or Heber Springs High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Side High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Heber Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 245 students in grades 7-12, West Side High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 445 students in grades 9-12, Heber Springs High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
245 students
445 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#267 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
43
-
Grade 8 Students
46
-
Grade 9 Students
33
128
Grade 10 Students
46
122
Grade 11 Students
27
97
Grade 12 Students
50
98
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
% White
98%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
