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Westside High School

Principal: Kory Roberts

Phone:
864-260-5230
School Address:
806 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625
Serving Grades: 9-12
Student Enrollment: 1769

2022-2023 Overall Rating

Below Average
42 out of 100
School performance is in jeopardy of not meeting the criteria to ensure all students meet the Profile of the SC Graduate

Support Status: ATSI

Academic Achievement

Questions about what your child should be learning in school?

This indicator displays the SC READY ELA and Math test results for elementary and middle school students and the End-of-Course English II and Algebra I test results for high school students.

NOTE: Additional Achievement results disaggregated across subgroups can be found in the Download Data section of this website as well as on the State Assessment Results pages.

Overall Student Performance

End-of-Course Assessment Results in English 2 and Algebra 1

English - Scoring C or Higher

School 47%    (209 / 445)
47%
District 60.9%    (580 / 952)
60.9%
State 64.4%    (42569 / 66123)
64.4%

Algebra - Scoring C or Higher

School 36.3%    (212 / 584)
36.3%
District 46.3%    (523 / 1130)
46.3%
State 41.8%    (28453 / 68002)
41.8%


Additional Information

Our School Change from Last Year
Prime instructional time 84.2 Down from 84.5

Academic Achievement

Details Student Performance across District and State

End-of-Course Assessment Results in English 2 and Algebra 1

English


Not TestedFDCBA
Our School 7.2 20.9 24.9 15.5 14.2 17.3
Not TestedFDCBA
Our District 4.4 16.5 18.2 14.1 17.8 29.1
Not TestedFDCBA
Statewide 5.5 14.2 15.9 18.2 19 27.2

Algebra


Not TestedFDCBA
Our School 6.3 31.8 25.5 18.8 10.1 7.4
Not TestedFDCBA
Our District 4.1 25 24.6 19.6 13.5 13.1
Not TestedFDCBA
Statewide 5.7 29.6 22.8 19.5 11.5 10.8

Academic Achievement

Participation Rate by Subgroup

Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Homeless Data N/A 93.6 97.6
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Foster Data N/A Data N/A 96.9
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Military Connected Data N/A Data N/A 99.4
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Migrant Data N/A Data N/A 99.2
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Female 96.9 99 99.2
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Male 97.7 98.8 99
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
NonEconomically Disadvantaged 97.2 99.5 99.6
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Economically Disadvantaged 97.4 98.6 98.8
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Not Disabled 97 99 99.3
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Disabled 100 98.2 98.3
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
English Learner 100 99.8 99.5
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Caucasian 96.4 98.9 99.3
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Hispanic 99.2 99.5 99.3
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
American Indian Data N/A 87 98.4
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
Asian Pacific Islander Data N/A 99.3 99.6
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
African American 97.8 98.7 98.9
Our SchoolOur DistrictStatewide
ALL STUDENTS 97.4 98.9 99.1

Preparing for Success

Questions about what your child should be learning in school?

This indicator displays the SC READY Science test results for elementary and middle school students and the End-of-Course Biology and U.S. History test results for high school students.

Overall Student Performance

End-of-Course Assessment Results in Biology and US History and the Constitution

Biology - Scoring C or Higher

School 24.9%    (167 / 670)
24.9%
District 36.7%    (453 / 1233)
36.7%
State 40.9%    (27992 / 68493)
40.9%

US History and the Constitution - Scoring C or Higher

School 36%    (157 / 436)
36%
District 48.5%    (467 / 963)
48.5%
State 42.1%    (25198 / 59847)
42.1%



Additional Information

High School Civics Exam

  School
  % N
Percentage of students enrolled in a US Government course who score at or above the designated passing score on the civics test 100 513

Preparing for Success

Details Student Performance across District and State

End-of-Course Assessment

Biology

Note: Results from alternate assessments were included in the calculations where available.


Not TestedFDCBA
Our School 11 50.1 13.9 10.4 6.9 7.6
Not TestedFDCBA
Our District 7.1 42 14.1 13.5 8.8 14.4
Not TestedFDCBA
Statewide 5.9 37.7 15.5 14 10.9 15.9

US History and the Constitution


Not TestedFDCBA
Our School 12.2 36 15.8 12.4 10.3 13.3
Not TestedFDCBA
Our District 7.4 29.4 14.7 14.5 11.9 22
Not TestedFDCBA
Statewide 6.7 35.9 15.3 13.4 10.5 18.2

Multilingual Learners' Progress

Multilingual Learners - ML

The goal is that students who are learning the English language will become proficient in English within at least five years of their initial enrollment in public schools.


Percent of Students in the ML Subgroup who Met Progress Toward Proficiency Target 52
Number of Students in the ML Subgroup who Met Progress Toward Proficiency Target 90
Number of Students in the ML Subgroup included in the Met Progress calculation 173
Number of Students in the ML Subgroup 187
Number of Students in the ML Subgroup who Achieved English Language Level Proficiency 65
Percent of Students in the ML Subgroup who Achieved English Language Level Proficiency 37.6

Graduation Rate

On-Time Graduation Rate

School 71.2%    (331 / 465)
71.2%
District 79.3%    (728 / 918)
79.3%
State 83.8%    (49914 / 59540)
83.8%

School Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate

2020 2021 2022 2023
School 77.2 81.3 79.8 71.2
District 82.8 85.2 84 79.3
State 82.2 83.3 83.8 83.8

Additional Information

Our School Change from Last Year
Annual Dropout Rate 2.8 Up from 2.1
Dropout Recovery Rate 2.0 Down from 5.4

High School Student Success

High School Student Success Measure

Percent of students demonstrating success in High School.

ALL STUDENTS

School 72.3%    (669 / 925)
72.3%
District 79.6%    (1541 / 1935)
79.6%
State 80.3%    (100803 / 125545)
80.3%

Percentage of First-Year Students On-Track to Graduate (1YOTG)

School 65.8%    (338 / 514)
65.8%
District 75.8%    (794 / 1048)
75.8%
State 76%    (50899 / 67015)
76%

Five-Year Student Success Rate (5YSSR)

School 80.5%    (331 / 411)
80.5%
District 84.2%    (747 / 887)
84.2%
State 85.3%    (49904 / 58530)
85.3%


S
Homeless 66.4
S
Foster 42.8
S
Military Connected 91.7
S
Migrant 62.2
S
Female 88.3
S
Male 79.5
S
NonEconomically Disadvantaged 92.9
S
Economically Disadvantaged 76.4
S
Not Disabled 87.7
S
Disabled 58.2
S
English Learner 76.6
S
Caucasian 87.2
S
Hispanic 79.9
S
American Indian 79.5
S
Asian Pacific Islander 93
S
African American 79.7
S
ALL STUDENTS 83.8
D
Homeless 57.1
D
Foster 20
D
Military Connected 0
D
Migrant 0
D
Female 83
D
Male 75.6
D
NonEconomically Disadvantaged 93.5
D
Economically Disadvantaged 69.2
D
Not Disabled 83.9
D
Disabled 45
D
English Learner 78.2
D
Caucasian 83.3
D
Hispanic 73.6
D
American Indian Data N/A
D
Asian Pacific Islander 85
D
African American 74.3
D
ALL STUDENTS 79.3
H
Homeless 56.7
H
Foster 16.7
H
Military Connected 0
H
Migrant 0
H
Female 76.5
H
Male 66.7
H
NonEconomically Disadvantaged 85.7
H
Economically Disadvantaged 65.4
H
Not Disabled 75.7
H
Disabled 41.9
H
English Learner 72.5
H
Caucasian 75.5
H
Hispanic 64.4
H
American Indian 0
H
Asian Pacific Islander Data N/A
H
African American 68.6
H
ALL STUDENTS 71.2

College and Career Readiness

Students in the graduation cohort who are college OR career ready

School 49%    (228 / 465)
49%
District 62.5%    (589 / 943)
62.5%
State 64.7%    (38515 / 59488)
64.7%

Students in the graduation cohort who are college AND career ready

School 14%    (65 / 465)
14%
District 29.4%    (277 / 943)
29.4%
State 29.4%    (17461 / 59488)
29.4%

Students in the graduation cohort who are college ready

School 14.6%    (68 / 465)
14.6%
District 30.4%    (287 / 943)
30.4%
State 32.6%    (19421 / 59488)
32.6%

Students in the graduation cohort who are career ready

School 48.4%    (225 / 465)
48.4%
District 61.4%    (579 / 943)
61.4%
State 61.4%    (36555 / 59488)
61.4%

Note: In 2020, the cohort of students measured for CCR changed from just graduates to all students in the four-year on-time graduation cohort (graduates and non graduates).


Additional Information

Our School Change from Last Year
College Enrollment: Percentage of graduates from the prior year’s four-year graduation cohort who were enrolled in an in-state or out-of-state two- or four-year college in the Fall immediately following their on-time graduation year. 39.5 Down from 61.1
Number of students in the graduation cohort who have completed FAFSA forms 171 Down from 182
Percent of students in the graduation cohort completing college applications 35.1 Up from 31.1
Percent of students in the graduation cohort eligible for LIFE scholarship 6.9 Down from 23.4
Percent of students in the graduation cohort eligible for Palmetto Fellows scholarship 3.0 Up from 2.2

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Number
Students enrolled in CTE courses 798
CTE completers 146
Total students earning national or state credential 444
Industry Credentials earned by Career Cluster
(A student may have earned multiple credentials)
Human Services 4
Business Management & Administration 0
Information Technology 0
Education & Training 0
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security 42
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 19
Finance 7
Architecture & Construction 5
Manufacturing 14
Government & Public Administration 0
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 17
Marketing 0
Health Science 64
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 76
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 0
Hospitality & Tourism 0
Other * 351

College and Career Readiness Details

College Ready

Students in the graduation cohort who are college ready 14.6%    (68 / 465)
14.6%
Students in the graduation cohort who achieved an ACT composite score of 20 or higher 7.5%    (35 / 465)
7.5%
Students in the graduation cohort who achieved an SAT score of 1020 or higher 8.6%    (40 / 465)
8.6%
Students in the graduation cohort who earned an Advanced Placement (AP) score of three or higher 7.5%    (35 / 465)
7.5%
Students in the graduation cohort who earned an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of four or higher 0%    (0 / 465)
0%
Students in the graduation cohort who completed six hours of dual credit course work with a grade of C or higher 4.1%    (19 / 465)
4.1%
Students in the graduation cohort who scored a C or higher in any Advanced Level (A) Cambridge International Exam 0%    (0 / 465)
0%

Career Ready

Students in the graduation cohort who are career ready 48.4%    (225 / 465)
48.4%
Students in the graduation cohort who have completed Career and Technical Education (CTE) with certification 19.6%    (91 / 465)
19.6%
Students in the graduation cohort who completed a state-approved work-based learning experience 3%    (14 / 465)
3%
Students in the graduation cohort who achieved 3 or above (or Silver or higher pre-2022-23) on the career readiness assessment 37.4%    (174 / 465)
37.4%
Students in the graduation cohort who took the ASVAB and scored 31 or higher 4.7%    (22 / 465)
4.7%
Students in the graduation cohort with a disability who successfully completed the South Carolina High School Employability Credential 0%    (0 / 465)
0%


The ACT

Average ACT Score Achieved by Students During the 2022-2023 School Year

Average ACT Score Achieved by Students During the 2022-2023 School Year


CompositeEnglishReadingMathematicsScience
H 17.5 16.4 18.4 17.3 17.5
CompositeEnglishReadingMathematicsScience
D 19 18 19.7 18.7 18.9
CompositeEnglishReadingMathematicsScience
S 18.4 17.1 19.2 18 18.7


Writing
H 4.6
Writing
D 5.8
Writing
S 5.7

Percent of Students Meeting ACT College-Ready Benchmarks

English Benchmark Score: 18 Math Benchmark Score: 22 Reading Benchmark Score: 22 Science Benchmark Score: 23 All 4 Subjects
38.1 15.3 33.9 16.1 11

ACT® benchmarks are scores on the ACT subject-area tests that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses. The ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.


Career Readiness Assessment

The South Carolina Career Ready Test* is a career readiness assessment administered to all eleventh-grade students to measure the most common skills that employers define as foundational for career readiness.


Percent of students earning an Employability Credential by scoring an Achievement Level of 2 through 5 on the employability skills assessments (Math/Reading/Data)


Students who achieved Level 2Students who achieved Level 3Students who achieved Level 4Students who achieved Level 5
Our District 20.8 18 34.3 2.5
Students who achieved Level 2Students who achieved Level 3Students who achieved Level 4Students who achieved Level 5
Our School 24.9 17.3 22.9 1.1
Students who achieved Level 2Students who achieved Level 3Students who achieved Level 4Students who achieved Level 5
Statewide 19.5 17.7 32.4 1.4


Percent and Number of Students Taking Career Readiness Test and Earning an Employability Credential


  Total number of students who tested on all three subtests Students who did NOT earn a credential Students who DID earn a credential Students who achieved Level 2 Students who achieved Level 3 Students who achieved Level 4 Students who achieved Level 5
N % N % N % N % N % N % N
Our School 450 33.8% 152 66.2% 298 24.9% 112 17.3% 78 22.9% 103 1.1% 5
Our District 1049 24.4% 256 75.6% 793 20.8% 218 18.0% 189 34.3% 360 2.5% 26
Statewide 60402 28.9% 17431 71.1% 42971 19.5% 11792 17.7% 10713 32.4% 19592 1.4% 874

Level score requirements for each Credential level


Credential Level Credential levels correspond to the skill requirements of profiled job zones in the O*NET job career pathways
Achievement Level 5 Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 5 career pathways. Includes 100% of O*NET Job Zones.
Achievement Level 4 Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 4 career pathways. Includes 83% of O*NET Job Zones.
Achievement Level 3 Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 3 career pathways. Includes 59% of O*NET Job Zones.
Achievement Level 2 Indicates that the student has the foundational skills to pursue O*NET Job Zone Level 2 career pathways. Includes 35% of O*NET Job Zones.
*The four domains of the Career Readiness Test are: Math, Reading, Data, and Soft Skills.

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate ®(IB)

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) are rigorous programs dedicated to educational excellence. AP and IB courses provide a challenging educational program that prepares students for selective universities and colleges. AP exams are scored on a scale of 1-5; IB exams are scored on a scale of 1-7.

Advanced Placement (AP) International Baccalaureate ®(IB)
Percent of Exams with Passing Scores (AP: 3 OR higher/IB: 4 or higher) 72.9% Data N/A
Number of Students Taking Exam 69 Data N/A
Number of Exams Administered 96 Data N/A

Dual Enrollment

This measure provides the percentage of students (11th and 12th grade students) enrolled in dual credit / dual enrollment classes during the school year who obtain a grade that provides college credit (grade of C or better).

Number of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment Courses 43
Percent of students enrolled in Dual Enrollment Courses 6.1%
Percent of 11th/12th grade students who completed six hours of dual enrollment course work with a grade of C or higher 2.8%

The SAT

The SAT is a standardized test often used in the college admissions process. Its' aim is to assess the student's readiness for college. The current test consists of two 800 point sections testing Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and Mathematics. The highest composite score on the SAT is 1600. Most students take the test, which is offered several times per year, during their junior or senior year of high school. The district and state averages are included for comparison. State averages for SAT data are based on regular public schools and do not include private schools in the state.

Percent of Students Tested Average Evidence-Based
Reading and Writing Score
Average Math
Score
Average Composite
Score
Our School 34.8 480 461 941
Our District 49.1 522 504 1026
Statewide 48.2 523 498 1020
The highest composite score on the SAT is 1600. For each of the two sections of the test, the highest score is 800.

Note: The new SAT data (as of 2017) cannot be compared to that of previous years because the redesigned SAT is a different assessment using a different scale.


State Goals

Federal law requires that each state report card include long-term goals and measurements of interim progress for all students and defined subgroups of students. This section reports the long-term goals and performance of all students statewide. Information on subgroup performance may be found in the "Download Data" section on the main page.

Baseline Targets Current Year
State Goals 2017 2020 2026 2035 2023
Percent scoring level 2 or above - English/ELA - All Students 74.2% 79.5% 82.1% 90.0% 79.6%
Percent scoring level 2 or above - Math - All Students 75.8% 79.5% 82.1% 90.0% 68.2%
Percent scoring level 3 or above - English/ELA - All Students 43.2% 47.7% 56.6% 70.0% 58%
Percent scoring level 3 or above - Math - All Students 46.0% 50.0% 58.0% 70.0% 41.8%
Percent of Students Graduating On-Time* (All Students) 82.6% 83.8% 86.3% 90.0% 83.8%
Percent of EL Students meeting 70% proficiency target 31.0% 37.4% 50.2% 70.0% 53.3%
*On-time graduation means graduation within four years of the initial enrollment in High School.

State Goals Defined As:

90% of Students at Level 2 or higher on following state assessments

70% of Students at Level 3 or higher on following state assessments

Level Elementary/Middle Schools English language arts
(ELA) and Math Based on SC READY Results
High School End-of-Course Assessment
in English language arts (English 1)
and Math (Algbra 1)
SC ALT*
Does Not Meet Expectations F Emerging
2 Approaches Expectations D Foundational
3 Meets Expectations C Increasing
Exceeds Expectations B Applied
A
*SC ALT - is an alternate assessment that is developed to meet the needs of students with significant disabilities who cannot particiapte in the regular assessment even with appropriate accommodations.

Student Engagement

Additional Information

Our School Change from Last Year
Percent of Students (7th and 8th grade) enrolled in high school credit courses N/AV N/A
Percent of students served by gifted and talented program 28.1 Up from 24.7
Principal's/Superintendent's/Director's years at school/district 9 Up from 8
Percent of classrooms with wireless access 100 No change
Percent of students served by 1:1 learning 100 No change
Chronic Absenteeism Rate (Note: Data are from prior school year) 28.8 Down from 36.6
Percent of 8th Graders with Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) N/AV N/A

Results of Teacher, Student, and Parent Opinion Surveys

Teachers Students Parents
Number of surveys returned 99 1633 115
Percent satisfied with learning environment 54.5%
72.6%
80.2%
Percent satisfied with social and physical environment 63.3%
67.6%
71.6%
Percent satisfied with school-home relations 67.7%
87.4%
87.7%

Classroom Environment

Our School Change from Last Year
Total Number of Teachers 83 Down from 88
Percent of teachers with advanced degrees 59.0 Up from 58.6
Teacher attendance rate 93.6 Up from 92.6
Average teacher salary $58,119 Up from $51,145
Percent of teachers on continuing contract 100.0 Up from 98.9
Percent of teachers returning from previous year - current year 75.6 Down from 80.7
Percent of teachers returning from previous year - three year average 79.0 Down from 81.1
Percent of teacher vacancies for more than 9 weeks 2.4 Up from 0.0
Prime instructional time 84.2 Down from 84.5
Student-teacher ratio in core subjects 36.1 to 1 Up from 35.3 to 1
Percent of inexperienced teachers 23.2 Down from 38
Number of inexperienced teachers 23 Down from 41
Percent of out-of-field teachers 10.1 Up from 4.6
Number of out-of-field teachers 10 Up from 5
Percent of inexperienced school leaders 0.0 No change
Number of inexperienced school leaders 0 No change

ESSA regulations require states to post on their report cards information about teachers with emergency or provisional credentials. South Carolina does not award emergency or provisional credentials, thus that metric is not listed.


Student Safety

Evaluations By Parents Percent Agree/Strongly Agree Total Responses
“My child feels safe at school.” 70.9 115
“My child’s teachers and school staff prevent or stop bullying at school.” 68.1 115
Evaluations By Teachers Percent Agree/Strongly Agree Total Responses
“I feel safe at my school before and after hours.” 88.9 99
“The rules for behavior are enforced at my school.” 50 99

Unsafe Incident Information as reported in the 2022-2023 Incident Management System (IMS)

Number of Incidents
Have there been any incidents involving a firearm? 1 Yes
Was a homicide committed at your school? 0 No
Incidents of rape or attempted rape 0 0
Incidents of sexual assault (not rape) 1 1
Incidents of robbery w/ weapon 0 0
Incidents of robbery w/ firearm or explosive 0 0
Incidents of robbery w/out weapon 0 0
Incidents of physical attack w/ weapon 0 0
Incidents of physical attack w/ firearm or explosive 0 0
Incidents of physical attack w/out weapon 7 7
Incidents of threats of physical attack w/ weapon 0 0
Incidents of threats of physical attack w/ firearm or explosive 0 0
Incidents of threats of physical attack w/out weapon 0 0
Incidents of possession of firearm or explosive 2 2
Students with in-school suspensions 442 442
Students with out of school suspensions 270 270
Students expelled 0 0
School related arrests and referrals to law enforcement 0 0
Incidents of bullying and harassment 10 10
NOTE: For additional information, visit the National Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) website here: https://ocrdata.ed.gov/

Financial Data

School level Financial Information

Our School Change from Prev Year
Average teacher salary $58,119 Up from $51,145
Percent of expenditures for instruction 57.3 Up from 54.7
Percent of expenditures for teacher salaries 52.9 Up from 51.1
Average administrator salary $104,055 Up from $100,252
Percent of students in poverty (TANF, Medicaid, SNAP, foster child, homeless or migrant) 75.1 Up from 70.4
Prior fiscal year State & Local Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure $7,577 Up from 7567
Prior fiscal year Federal Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure $668 Up from 527
Prior fiscal year State & Local Non-Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure $1,654 Up from 1257
Prior fiscal year Federal Non-Personnel Per Pupil Expenditure $451 Up from 308
Prior fiscal year Total State & Local Per Pupil Expenditure $9,231 Up from 8825
Prior fiscal year Total Federal Per Pupil Expenditure $1,119 Up from 835
Prior fiscal year Total Per Pupil Expenditure $10,350 Up from 9660