Enrollment
989
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390450601977
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Westlake · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westlake High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westlake High School
Westlake High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Westlake, Ohio, enrolling 989 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 94% of state schools at 989 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 312 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 236 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Westlake City also operates Westlake Elementary School (1,215 students) and Lee Burneson Middle School (501 students) alongside Westlake High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westlake High School compares
Westlake High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,928
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westlake City, which includes Westlake High School.
$16,928
Per student
+16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.4%
State 12.2%
Federal 7.4%
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.
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
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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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.
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westlake High School a good school?
Westlake High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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