- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Westfield H S
Federal NCES profile for Westfield H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484122004721
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #17 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield H S ranks #17 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-273 students YoY
Westfield H S shrank from 2,574 students in 2022-23 to 2,301 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 153.2 → 133.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-273 students YoY 484122004721 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,264 enr · 14.8:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Westfield H S shrank from 2,574 students in 2022-23 to 2,301 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 153.2 → 133.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westfield H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- This school
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- Chet Burchett 982
Chet Burchett El
982 students
What this shows Westfield H S reports 2,264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield H S compares
Westfield H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,264 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,264
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
436
in-school suspensions + 416 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
African American 38.5%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.1%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Westfield H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chet Burchett El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~2,264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield H S
How many students attend Westfield H S?
Westfield H S has 2,264 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,574 (2022-23) → 2,301 (2023-24), down 273.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield H S is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westfield H S?
70.3% of students at Westfield H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield H S?
The largest demographic group at Westfield H S is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield H S?
Westfield H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westfield H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield H S ranks #17 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Westfield H S, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Carl Wunsche Sr H S (1,503 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.