Westside High School (Johnson County, Arkansas)

Westside High School is a comprehensive public high school located in the Coal Hill campus in unincorporated Johnson County, Arkansas, United States.[3][4][5] The school serves the westside communities of Johnson County, including Coal Hill and Hartman for students in grades 7 through 12. It is the sole high school of Westside School District and is commonly referred to as Johnson County Westside or Westside – Johnson County to distinguish itself from the Jonesboro Westside High School.

Westside High School
Address
400 Hwy 164 North

Coal Hill
,
Arkansas
72832

United States
Coordinates35°26′31″N 93°39′14″W
Information
School typePublic (government funded)
StatusOpen
School districtWestside School District
NCES District ID0514020[1]
AuthorityArkansas Department of Education (ADE)
CEEB code040475
NCES School ID051402001267[2]
Grades7–12
Enrollment257 (2010–11[2])
Student to teacher ratio10.13[2]
Education systemADE Smart Core curriculum
Classes offeredRegular
Career Focus
Advanced Placement (AP)
Color(s)  Royal Blue
  White
Athletics conference2A Region 4 (Football)
2A Region 4 West (Basketball)
MascotRebel
Team nameWestside Rebels
USNWR rankingUnranked
Feeder schoolsWestside Elementary School
AffiliationArkansas Activities Association
Websitewestsiderebels.schoolfusion.us

As of 2017 the school had 285 students.[3]

Academics

This Title I school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students to complete at least 22 credit units before graduation. Students engage in regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.

Extracurricular activities

The Westside Johnson County High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Rebel with school colors of blue and silver.

Athletics

The Westside Rebels participate in various interscholastic activities in the 2A Classification—the state's second smallest classification—within the 2A Region 4 (Football) Conference and 2A Region 4 West (Basketball) Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The school's athletic activities include football, golf (boys/girls), cross country (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, and track and field (boys/girls).[6]

  • Track and field: The girls track and field teams won two state championship titles (2007, 2009).

Clubs and traditions

Westside students are provided the opportunity to participate in a variety of clubs that sponsor activities, events and competitions including Art Club, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, Beta Club, Spanish Club, and Student Council.

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Westside School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  2. "Search for Public Schools - Westside High School (051402001267)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
  3. Home. Westside School District. Retrieved on July 31, 2017. "The district is comprised of the Elementary, Grades K-6, which is located at the Hartman campus.[...]The High School, Grades 7-12, is located at the Coal Hill campus and has approximately 285 students." and "Dr. Vicki Hall, Superintendent[...]1535 Rabbit Hill Road Hartman, AR 72840"
  4. Home. Johnson County Westside High School. Retrieved on July 31, 2017. "Have any questions on student enrollment? 400 Hwy 164 North, Hartman, AR 72840"
  5. "2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Coal Hill city, AR." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 31, 2017.
  6. "School Profile, Westside - Johnson County High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
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