Enrollment
2,854
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 481776001549
Westlake H S — Austin, TX
Federal NCES profile for Westlake H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 43
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
199.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westlake H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Westlake H S reports 2,854 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 199.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 32 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 337 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Eanes Isd spends $27,865 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 87.8% from local sources (property taxes), 7.1% from the state, and 5.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westlake H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,854 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Texas — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$27,865
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 2,854 Top 99% in Texas — larger than 1% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 199.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 481776001549
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.5
Students per counselor 337:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.1%
In-school suspensions 72
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eanes Isd, which includes Westlake H S.
$27,865
Per student
+62%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 87.8%
State 7.1%
Federal 5.1%
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.
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- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake H S is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in AUSTIN, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake H S?
Westlake H S has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.