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About this school
West Side High School is
a rural public school
in Greers Ferry, Arkansas that is part of West Side Public Schools.
It serves 213 students
in grades 7 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.2:1.
Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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1%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Feb 3, 2026
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West Side High School
$24,253
raised using DonorsChoose
13
projects
funded
3
teachers
funded
14
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
8
projects
for
art supplies
West Side High School has received support from
11 individuals from Arkansas and
3 individuals out-of-state.
