West High School vs. Bearden High School
Should you attend West High School or Bearden High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Bearden High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,509 students in grades 9-12, West High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 2,008 students in grades 9-12, Bearden High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,509 students
2,008 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
114 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#454 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
64%
Graduation Rate
91%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
391
503
Grade 10 Students
372
493
Grade 11 Students
378
498
Grade 12 Students
368
514
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
12%
% Black
21%
9%
% White
58%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
