- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westlake, LA
Westlake High School
Federal NCES profile for Westlake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 220033000278
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Westlake · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlake High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Westlake, LA.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Westlake High School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 220033000278 · Westlake, LA High · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 11.9:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Westlake High School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Westlake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- Iowa High Scho
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- This school 487
Westlake High School
487 students
What this shows Westlake High School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlake High School compares
Westlake High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
African American 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Westlake High School is about as mixed as the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westlake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westlake High School
How many students attend Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has 487 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westlake, LA. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School is 11.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 24% 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 Westlake High School?
37.6% of students at Westlake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake High School?
The largest demographic group at Westlake High School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Westlake, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake High School?
Westlake High School 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 High School rank among public schools in Westlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Westlake, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Westlake High School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.