- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westlake, OH
Westlake High School
Federal NCES profile for Westlake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390450601977
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Westlake · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlake High School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Westlake, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Westlake High School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 70.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 390450601977 · Westlake, OH High · MID · TRAD
989 enr · 16:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake Elementary School (1,215 students)
Westlake High School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 70.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Westlake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake Eleme
Westlake Elementary School
1,215 students
- This school
Westlake High School
989 students
- Lee Burneson M
Lee Burneson Middle School
501 students
- Dover Intermed 471
Dover Intermediate School
471 students
What this shows Westlake High School reports 989 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 57% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 37% in Ohio - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$18,074
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Asian 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Westlake High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westlake City reports $18,074 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Burneson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dover Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westlake High School
How many students attend Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has 989 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westlake, OH. CCD year-over-year: 1,066 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School is 16:1, which is 12% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 2% higher 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?
13.7% of students at Westlake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake High School?
The largest demographic group at Westlake High School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Westlake, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 #3 of 5 public schools in Westlake, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westlake on the city page.
What other schools are in Westlake City?
Besides Westlake High School, Westlake City also operates Westlake Elementary School (1,215 students), Lee Burneson Middle School (501 students), and Dover Intermediate School (471 students). See the Westlake City district page for the complete list.