Enrollment
1,853
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Galloway, OH
Westland High School
Federal NCES profile for Westland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390448001679
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westland High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Galloway · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westland High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westland High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Galloway, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448001679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westland High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westland High School
Westland High School is a higher-need, large high school in Galloway, Ohio, enrolling 1,853 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 51.5% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,853 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 18 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Discipline events run high: 491 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,853 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students) and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students) alongside Westland 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 Westland High School compares
Westland 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 63% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,853 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,853
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
287
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 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
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
White 32.5%
African American 18.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Westland High School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South-Western City, which includes Westland High School.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 Westland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holt Crossing Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,853 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westland High School
How many students attend Westland High School?
Westland High School has 1,853 students enrolled. It is a high school in Galloway, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westland High School is 21.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westland High School?
51.5% of students at Westland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westland High School?
The largest demographic group at Westland High School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in Galloway, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westland High School?
Westland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westland High School rank among public schools in Galloway?
By Resource Investment Index, Westland High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Galloway, 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 Galloway on the city page.
Is Westland High School a good school?
Westland High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 South-Western City?
Besides Westland High School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Central Crossing High School (1,674 students), and Franklin Heights High School (1,398 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.
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