- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarksville, TN
West Creek High
Federal NCES profile for West Creek High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470303002153
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Creek High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Clarksville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,600
- students enrolled
West Creek High has class sizes larger than 88% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Creek High ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Clarksville, TN.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470303002153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
West Creek High shrank from 1,755 students in 2022-23 to 1,654 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 86.9 → 85.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 470303002153 · Clarksville, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,600 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarksville High (1,530 students)
West Creek High shrank from 1,755 students in 2022-23 to 1,654 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 86.9 → 85.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
West Creek High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Creek High
1,600 students
- Clarksville Hi
Clarksville High
1,530 students
- Rossview High
Rossview High
1,529 students
- Northwest High
Northwest High
1,441 students
- Northeast High
Northeast High
1,335 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,238 students
What this shows West Creek High reports 1,600 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Creek High compares
West Creek High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,600 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,600
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
229
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 34.4%
White 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, West Creek High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $10,645 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Creek High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rossview High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Creek High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Clarksville
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Clarksville High
Standard public school
1,530 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Rossview High
Standard public school
1,529 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Northwest High
Standard public school
1,441 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Northeast High
Standard public school
1,335 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Kenwood High
Standard public school
1,238 students 19:1 students per teacher
Middle College @ Austin Peay State University
Standard public school
105 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,600 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Creek High
How many students attend West Creek High?
West Creek High has 1,600 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarksville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,755 (2022-23) → 1,654 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Creek High is 18.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Creek High?
The largest demographic group at West Creek High is African American at 34.4% of enrollment, in Clarksville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Creek High?
West Creek High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Creek High rank among high schools in Clarksville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Creek High ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Clarksville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Clarksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides West Creek High, Montgomery County also operates Clarksville High (1,530 students), Rossview High (1,529 students), and Northwest High (1,441 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.