- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albany, GA
Westover High School
Federal NCES profile for Westover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130183000839
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westover High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westover High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westover High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Albany, GA.
School address
District: Dougherty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130183000839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Westover High School held near 1,323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 130183000839 · Albany, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,234 enr · 19.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Dougherty Comprehensive High School (1,191 students)
Westover High School held near 1,323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Westover High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westover High School
1,234 students
- Dougherty Comp
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
1,191 students
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,189 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary School
833 students
- Merry Acres Mi
Merry Acres Middle School
807 students
- Albany Middle
Albany Middle School
792 students
What this shows Westover High School reports 1,234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westover High School compares
Westover High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,234 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,234
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 219 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Westover High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dougherty County reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westover High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westover High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar high schools in Albany
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westover High School
How many students attend Westover High School?
Westover High School has 1,234 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albany, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,360 (2022-23) → 1,323 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westover High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westover High School is 19.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westover High School?
100.0% of students at Westover High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westover High School?
The largest demographic group at Westover High School is African American at 90.5% of enrollment, in Albany, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westover High School?
Westover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Westover High School rank among high schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Westover High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Albany, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Dougherty County?
Besides Westover High School, Dougherty County also operates Dougherty Comprehensive High School (1,191 students), Monroe High School (1,189 students), and Live Oak Elementary School (833 students). See the Dougherty County district page for the complete list.