- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baton Rouge, LA
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220054000441
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #18 of 59
- schools in Baton Rouge · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School ranks #18 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA.
School address
District: East Baton Rouge Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220054000441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 220054000441 · Baton Rouge, LA Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 14.6:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students)
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baton Rouge Ma
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
1,593 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High School
1,331 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,218 students
- Idea Bridge
Idea Bridge
1,122 students
- Tara High Scho
Tara High School
1,016 students
- This school 453
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
453 students
What this shows Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School compares
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 53% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,471
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.2%
White 36.4%
Asian 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for East Baton Rouge Parish reports $15,471 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Bridge | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tara High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Baton Rouge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Standard public school
3,725 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Standard public school
2,239 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Lsu Laboratory School
Standard public school
1,463 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Bridge
Standard public school
1,122 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Standard public school
819 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Idea Innovation
Standard public school
797 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
How many students attend Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baton Rouge, LA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is 14.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
29.3% of students at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School is African American at 44.2% of enrollment, in Baton Rouge, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School?
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School rank among schools in Baton Rouge?
By Resource Investment Index, Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School ranks #18 of 59 schools in Baton Rouge, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baton Rouge on the city page.
What other schools are in East Baton Rouge Parish?
Besides Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, East Baton Rouge Parish also operates Baton Rouge Magnet High School (1,593 students), Woodlawn High School (1,331 students), and Liberty High School (1,218 students). See the East Baton Rouge Parish district page for the complete list.