West Side High School, home of the Rough Riders, is a public high school located in Newark New Jersey. West Side High School is a part of the Newark Public Schools District and has approximately 545 students and 16 varsity sports. The mission of West Side High School is to prepare all of our students for college, career, and citizenship. We will provide a safe, clean, positive, and supportive learning environment in which all students can successfully develop socially, emotionally, and academically. We want children to be in positions to lead lives of enduring quality and accomplishment. Go Rough Riders!