- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waldorf, MD
Westlake High School
Federal NCES profile for Westlake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240027000144
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Waldorf · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlake High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Waldorf, MD.
School address
District: Charles County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240027000144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Westlake High School held near 1,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 240027000144 · Waldorf, MD High · MID · TRAD
1,216 enr · 18.4:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: North Point High School (1,960 students)
Westlake High School held near 1,185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Westlake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Point Hi
North Point High School
1,960 students
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High School
1,617 students
- Thomas Stone H
Thomas Stone High School
1,230 students
- La Plata High
La Plata High School
1,217 students
- This school
Westlake High School
1,216 students
- Maurice J. Mcd
Maurice J. Mcdonough High School
1,163 students
What this shows Westlake High School reports 1,216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlake High School compares
Westlake High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 23% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,216
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Maryland - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 5.0%
White 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Westlake High School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles County Public Schools reports $17,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Charles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Stone High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Plata High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maurice J. Mcdonough High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,617
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,230
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Waldorf
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westlake High School
How many students attend Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has 1,216 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waldorf, MD. CCD year-over-year: 1,229 (2022-23) → 1,185 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School is 18.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake High School?
The largest demographic group at Westlake High School is African American at 73.1% of enrollment, in Waldorf, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 high schools in Waldorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Waldorf, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Waldorf on the city page.
What other schools are in Charles County Public Schools?
Besides Westlake High School, Charles County Public Schools also operates North Point High School (1,960 students), St. Charles High School (1,617 students), and Thomas Stone High School (1,230 students). See the Charles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.