Westside High School in Jonesboro, AR

At a glance

Reported students

647

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

56.49

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

08–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arkansas high enrollment

82nd percentile

Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

647

Westside High School: 647 reported students.

State peer staffing position

84th percentile

11.5:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 662
Teachers (FTE): 56.2
Student–teacher ratio: 11.8:1

What the reported data says about Westside High School

Westside High School is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in Jonesboro. It is one of 3 current school records connected to WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead). NCES reports 647 students for 2024–25.

Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, above the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.9%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Westside High School

1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 56.49 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.5%
Students with disabilities: 12.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 48.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White92.3%
Hispanic3.9%
Black2.8%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Westside Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–04

756 reported students

Westside Middle School

Middle · Grades 05–07

414 reported students

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Public schools near Westside High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Westside Middle School Middle · WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)	05–07	414	0.2 mi
Westside Elementary School Elementary · WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)	PK–04	756	0.3 mi
Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center High · Jonesboro School District	09–12	0	5.8 mi
The Academies at Jonesboro High School High · Jonesboro School District	10–12	1,505	5.8 mi
Valley View High School High · Valley View School District	10–12	675	7 mi
Nettleton High School High · Nettleton School District	09–12	1,054	9.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Westside High School

What grades does Westside High School serve?

Westside High School reports grades 08–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead).

How many students attend Westside High School?

Westside High School reported 647 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 662 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Westside High School?

The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 647 students and 56.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Westside High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Westside High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Westside High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

48.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Westside High School in?

Westside High School is part of WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead), based in Jonesboro, AR, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Westside High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westside Middle School (0.2 mi), Westside Elementary School (0.3 mi), Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.