WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 1,597 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 83 teachers, WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, located at 5530 Firestone Rd in Jacksonville, Florida, is a public secondary school operating under the Duval County Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness. As a hub for student development in the Jacksonville area, the school focuses on fostering both academic achievement and extracurricular engagement, providing students with access to a variety of clubs, sports, and specialized programs intended to support a well-rounded educational experience.
The institution emphasizes its role within the Duval County school system by maintaining a commitment to student success, safety, and community involvement. While the school underwent a name change from its former designation (Forrest High School) in 2014 to better reflect its identity and values, it continues to serve the residents of the Westside area. Interested parents, students, and community members can find the latest updates, school calendars, and academic resources through the official district portal provided at http://www.duvalschools.org/forrest.
For more information, contact WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL at (904) 573-1170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244-1530
(904) 573-1170
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 1,597 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DUVAL
- Total Students:
- 1,597
- Teachers:
- 83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,597 students
- Black or African American
- 65.7%
- White
- 16.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.