- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450090000113
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Westside High held near 1,714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 98.0 → 99.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 450090000113 · Anderson, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,687 enr · 17.2:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: T. L. Hanna High (1,899 students)
Westside High held near 1,714 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE added 98.0 → 99.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Westside High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- T. L. Hanna Hi
T. L. Hanna High
1,899 students
- This school
Westside High
1,687 students
- Robert Anderso
Robert Anderson Middle
1,134 students
- Glenview Middl 677
Glenview Middle
677 students
- Midway Element 675
Midway Elementary
675 students
- Concord Elemen 615
Concord Elementary
615 students
What this shows Westside High reports 1,687 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside High compares
Westside High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,515
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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.
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
District finance for Anderson 05 reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,134
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,687 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,769 (2022-23) → 1,714 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.