Westlake City operates 4 public schools serving 3,275 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,176 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cuyahoga County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,510 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 80.4% local, 12.2% state, and 7.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $105,541 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #320 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (21 AP courses district-wide), a 322.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.2% White, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Asian across the district's schools.
Westlake Elementary School accounts for 38.3% of all Westlake City student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Westlake City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Westlake City school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities
Westlake City school enrollment ranges from 471 students (lowest) to 1,215 students (highest), a spread of 744 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Westlake City student-counselor ratio is 323:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Westlake City is typically wider than the Westlake City-aggregate figure suggests.
Westlake City chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Westlake City is typically wider than the Westlake City-aggregate figure suggests.
Westlake City has 4 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,275 students.
How much does Westlake City spend per student?
Westlake City spends $18,510 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #320 in Ohio.
What is the average teacher salary in Westlake City?
The average teacher salary in Westlake City is $105,541 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Westlake City?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cuyahoga County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Westlake City?
Westlake City students are 76.2% White, 7.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Asian, 2.5% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Westlake City?
Westlake City has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #320 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.