WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

5530 FIRESTONE RD
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32244

www.duvalschools.org/westside

1,583 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,583

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	275
Black	976
Asian	28
Two or More	61
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Black
976 (61.7 %)
Hispanic
275 (17.4 %)
White
236 (14.9 %)
Two or More
61 (3.9 %)
Asian
28 (1.8 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)573-1170
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/westside
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	807
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 419

Grade 10 467

Grade 11 385

Grade 12 312

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	419
Grade 10	467
Grade 11	385
Grade 12	312

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	726	45.9%
Male	857	54.1%

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