- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westminster, SC
West-Oak High
Federal NCES profile for West-Oak High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450306001357
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West-Oak High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most South Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West-Oak High has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West-Oak High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Westminster, SC.
School address
District: Oconee 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450306001357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
West-Oak High held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 450306001357 · Westminster, SC High · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 14.4:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Walhalla High (1,118 students)
West-Oak High held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
West-Oak High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walhalla High
Walhalla High
1,118 students
- Seneca High
Seneca High
1,051 students
- Walhalla Middl
Walhalla Middle
857 students
- Seneca Middle
Seneca Middle
829 students
- This school
West-Oak High
735 students
- West Oak Middl
West Oak Middle
656 students
What this shows West-Oak High reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How West-Oak High compares
West-Oak High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▼ 12% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$14,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, West-Oak High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oconee 01 reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West-Oak High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walhalla High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seneca High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walhalla Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seneca Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Oak Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West-Oak High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about West-Oak High
How many students attend West-Oak High?
West-Oak High has 735 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westminster, SC. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West-Oak High?
The student-teacher ratio at West-Oak High is 14.4:1, which is 1% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West-Oak High?
65.4% of students at West-Oak High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West-Oak High?
The largest demographic group at West-Oak High is White at 85.3% of enrollment, in Westminster, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West-Oak High?
West-Oak High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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-Oak High rank among public schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, West-Oak High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Westminster, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Oconee 01?
Besides West-Oak High, Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students), Seneca High (1,051 students), and Walhalla Middle (857 students). See the Oconee 01 district page for the complete list.