Westside High School serves 557 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
93%
21%
White
6%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
89%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westside High School?
557 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Westside High School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside High School?
Westside High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Westside High School offer ?
Westside High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Shelby County School District.
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