WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)

647 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Westside High School, located at 1630 Hwy 91 W in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Westside Consolidated School District. As a rural-suburban institution, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a focus on fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to pursue excellence in both their studies and extracurricular activities, including athletics and various student organizations.

The school’s official website, westsideschools.org, functions as a centralized hub for parents, students, and community members to access vital resources. These include academic calendars, district policies, and updates on school events. By leveraging its digital presence, Westside High School emphasizes transparency and communication, ensuring that families stay informed about the school’s ongoing efforts to promote student growth and maintain high educational standards within the Jonesboro area.

647

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	597
Hispanic	25
Black	18
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
597 (92.3%)
Hispanic
25 (3.9%)
Black
18 (2.8%)
Two or More
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)
Phone:	(870)935-7501
Website:	http://westsideschools.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 117

Grade 9 135

Grade 10 144

Grade 11 129

Grade 12 122