- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westport, MA
Westport Middle-High School
Federal NCES profile for Westport Middle-High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 251278002861
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westport Middle-High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Westport · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 889
- students enrolled
Westport Middle-High School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westport Middle-High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Westport, MA.
School address
District: Westport · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251278002861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Westport Middle-High School grew from 832 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 70.9 → 76.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 251278002861 · Westport, MA Other · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Westport Elementary (463 students)
Westport Middle-High School grew from 832 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 70.9 → 76.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Westport Middle-High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westport Middle-High School
889 students
- Westport Eleme
Westport Elementary
463 students
- Alice a Macomb 163
Alice a Macomber
163 students
What this shows Westport Middle-High School reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westport Middle-High School compares
Westport Middle-High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Westport Middle-High School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Westport reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westport Middle-High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice a Macomber | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westport Middle-High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Westport
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~889 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westport Middle-High School
How many students attend Westport Middle-High School?
Westport Middle-High School has 889 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westport, MA. CCD year-over-year: 832 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westport Middle-High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westport Middle-High School is 12.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westport Middle-High School?
The largest demographic group at Westport Middle-High School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Westport, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westport Middle-High School?
Westport Middle-High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Westport Middle-High School rank among public schools in Westport?
By Resource Investment Index, Westport Middle-High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Westport, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Westport?
Besides Westport Middle-High School, Westport also operates Westport Elementary (463 students) and Alice a Macomber (163 students). See the Westport district page for the complete list.