Westside High School vs. Oark High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Oark High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 331 students in grades 6-12, Westside High School ranks in the bottom 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 21% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 68 students in grades 7-12, Oark High School ranks in the bottom 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
331 students
68 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
10 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Oark High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Oark High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/4000/4456/oark-high-school-chart-wDwadr.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
7:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#792 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Westside High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Westside High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/5000/4732/westside-high-school-chart-OD76tA.png)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Oark High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Oark High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/4000/4456/oark-high-school-chart-qS5POY.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
11-19%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30-39%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
20-29%
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥50%
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![This chart displays graduation rate of Oark High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of Oark High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/4000/4456/oark-high-school-chart-UBQjOX.png)
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
55
-
Grade 7 Students
38
13
Grade 8 Students
54
8
Grade 9 Students
64
13
Grade 10 Students
41
14
Grade 11 Students
42
10
Grade 12 Students
37
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
6%
3%
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% Black
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1%
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% White
91%
96%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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n/a
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Diversity Score
0.17
0.08
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Oark High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Oark High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/4000/4456/oark-high-school-chart-LkJh1i.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
28%
12%
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