Enrollment
3,052
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490003001293
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westlake High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westlake High
Westlake High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Saratoga Springs, Utah, enrolling 3,052 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Utah schools and 47% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.1% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,052 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 32 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 436 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Lone Peak High (2,484 students) alongside Westlake High.
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 compares
Westlake High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
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.
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 76.5%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Westlake High.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,052 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 47/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Westlake High a good school?
Westlake High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah. 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 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.
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