Westside High School vs. Burke High School
Should you attend Westside High School or Burke 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
Westside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Burke High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,145 students in grades 9-12, Westside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,693 students in grades 9-12, Burke High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,145 students
1,693 students
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
86 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#808 out of 901 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Graduation Rate
91%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
514
398
Grade 10 Students
547
421
Grade 11 Students
546
421
Grade 12 Students
538
453
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
22%
% Black
11%
30%
% White
65%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%