Westside High School
School Overview
Westside High School is a public Magnet school located in Anderson, South Carolina. It is a school in Anderson School District 5 district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, 39% of students are proficient in Math learning and 62% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,652 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 93 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,652 students are attending Westside High School. By gender, there are 874 and 778 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Westside High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 336 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22 | 7 | 15 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 79 | 37 | 42 |
| White | 217 | 106 | 111 |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| in LEP Program | 23 | 8 | 15 |
| IDEA program | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 336 | 159 | 177 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 93 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Westside High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 93 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 93 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 7 | 7.5% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 5.4% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 330 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 33,364 Households |
| Population | 80,686 |
| Male | 38,379 |
| Female | 44,220 |
| Child Population | 22,952 |
| Total Housing Units | 37,169 Units |
| Average House Value | $146,300 |
| Average Rent Cost | $798 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $47,333 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.75% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Westside High School offers 8 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 68 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 222 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Westside High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 8 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 68 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 23 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 39 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 38 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 222 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
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