- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saratoga Springs, UT
Westlake High
Federal NCES profile for Westlake High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490003001293
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #3 of 14
- public schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.5:1
- large classes for Utah
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlake High has class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake High ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Saratoga Springs, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003001293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+188 students YoY
Westlake High grew from 2,659 students in 2022-23 to 2,847 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 97.3 → 106.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+188 students YoY 490003001293 · Saratoga Springs, UT High · LARGE · TRAD
3,052 enr · 31.5:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Westlake High grew from 2,659 students in 2022-23 to 2,847 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 97.3 → 106.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Westlake High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- This school
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- Lehi High
Lehi High
2,242 students
What this shows Westlake High reports 3,052 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlake High compares
Westlake High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.5:1 | ▲ 47% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 71% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,052 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,052
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Utah average of 28.0%
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
31.5:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 97% in Utah - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Westlake High is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westlake High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lehi High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlake High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,242
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~3,052 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westlake High
How many students attend Westlake High?
Westlake High has 3,052 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saratoga Springs, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,659 (2022-23) → 2,847 (2023-24), up 188.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake High is 31.5:1, which is 47% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westlake High?
8.1% of students at Westlake High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake High?
The largest demographic group at Westlake High is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake High?
Westlake High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 rank among public schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake High ranks #3 of 14 public schools in Saratoga Springs, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saratoga Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Westlake High, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Lone Peak High (2,484 students), and Skyridge High School (2,483 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.