- Enrollment
- 946
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Westlake H S
Federal NCES profile for Westlake H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481776001549
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2,854
- students enrolled
Westlake H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake H S ranks #6 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Westlake H S held near 2,811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 199.5 → 196.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481776001549 · Austin, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,854 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hill Country Middle (946 students)
Westlake H S held near 2,811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 199.5 → 196.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westlake H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westlake H S
2,854 students
- Hill Country M 946
Hill Country Middle
946 students
- West Ridge Mid 886
West Ridge Middle
886 students
- Bridge Point E 577
Bridge Point El
577 students
- Eanes El 529
Eanes El
529 students
- Barton Creek E 515
Barton Creek El
515 students
What this shows Westlake H S reports 2,854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlake H S compares
Westlake H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,854 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,854
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,307
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
Counselors8.5 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Asian 15.1%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Westlake H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eanes Isd reports $12,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westlake H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Country Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Ridge Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridge Point El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eanes El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barton Creek El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlake H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~2,854 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westlake H S
How many students attend Westlake H S?
Westlake H S has 2,854 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,825 (2022-23) → 2,811 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake H S?
The largest demographic group at Westlake H S is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake H S?
Westlake H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Westlake H S rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake H S ranks #6 of 33 high schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Eanes Isd?
Besides Westlake H S, Eanes Isd also operates Hill Country Middle (946 students), West Ridge Middle (886 students), and Bridge Point El (577 students). See the Eanes Isd district page for the complete list.