Enrollment
1,687
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Anderson, SC
Westside High
Federal NCES profile for Westside High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450090000113
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside High has class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Anderson, SC.
School address
District: Anderson 05 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450090000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westside High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westside High
Westside High is a high-poverty, large high school in Anderson, South Carolina, enrolling 1,687 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 81.4% lands close to the South Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,687 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #8.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (36%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 593 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,687 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 33 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Anderson's high schools, it stands alongside T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students): Westside High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 18.3:1).
Anderson 05 also operates T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students) and Robert Anderson Middle (1,134 students) alongside Westside High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westside High compares
Westside High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 10% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,687 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,687
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
417
in-school suspensions + 176 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 38.5%
White 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Westside High is more mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson 05, which includes Westside High.
$12,323
Per student
-15%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 47.8%
Federal 13.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Westside High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. L. Hanna High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Anderson Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenview Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Anderson
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westside High
How many students attend Westside High?
Westside High has 1,687 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anderson, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside High is 17.2:1, which is 20% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside High?
81.4% of students at Westside High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside High?
The largest demographic group at Westside High is African American at 38.5% of enrollment, in Anderson, SC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside High?
Westside High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westside High rank among high schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Anderson, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Anderson on the city page.
Is Westside High a good school?
Westside High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Anderson 05?
Besides Westside High, Anderson 05 also operates T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students), Robert Anderson Middle (1,134 students), and Glenview Middle (677 students). See the Anderson 05 district page for the complete list.
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