Enrollment
735
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450306001357
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West-Oak High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West-Oak High
West-Oak High is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Westminster, South Carolina, enrolling 735 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the South Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 14.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 65.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 735 puts it in the larger third of South Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 381 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 735 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Oconee 01 also operates Walhalla High (1,118 students) and Seneca High (1,051 students) alongside West-Oak High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West-Oak High compares
West-Oak High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oconee 01, which includes West-Oak High.
$13,875
Per student
-5%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 39.2%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~735 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West-Oak High a good school?
West-Oak High earns 43/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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