Westside Junior-Senior High School

Westside Junior-Senior High School serves as the secondary education hub for the Ar-We-Va Community School District, located in Westside, Iowa. As a combined junior-senior high facility, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that prioritizes academic growth and extracurricular engagement for students in grades 7 through 12. By integrating middle and high school students within one campus, the school aims to create a cohesive educational path that prepares students for success after graduation, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

The institution places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit, which is central to the identity of the Ar-We-Va district. Through a variety of academic programs, athletics, and student organizations, Westside Junior-Senior High School seeks to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages personal development and community stewardship. With its small class sizes and focus on individual student needs, the school remains a vital cornerstone of the local area, striving to balance rigorous educational standards with the personal attention that defines rural Iowa schooling.