How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Southwood Academy for the Arts | Westside High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Anderson, SC | Anderson, SC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 409 | 1,687 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.3% | 81.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Southwood Academy for the Arts | Westside High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,281 | $14,281 |
| District | Anderson 05 | Anderson 05 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Southwood Academy for the Arts | Westside High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.9% | 36.0% |
| African American | 22.7% | 38.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% | 17.0% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 7.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Southwood Academy for the Arts | Westside High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 9 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 409:1 | 337.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.3% | 32.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 417 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.