- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Westside H S
Federal NCES profile for Westside H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364008816
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #21 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside H S has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside H S ranks #21 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Westside H S held near 2,825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 156.2 → 159.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-57 students YoY 482364008816 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,729 enr · 17.5:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Westside H S held near 2,825 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-57 headcount). Teacher FTE added 156.2 → 159.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westside H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- This school 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- Houston Math S 2,396
Houston Math Science and Technology Center
2,396 students
What this shows Westside H S reports 2,729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside H S compares
Westside H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,729 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,729
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
African American 31.6%
White 12.6%
Asian 7.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Westside H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Math Science and Technology Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- 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 (~2,729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westside H S
How many students attend Westside H S?
Westside H S has 2,729 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,882 (2022-23) → 2,825 (2023-24), nearly flat (-57).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside H S is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside H S?
63.5% of students at Westside H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside H S?
The largest demographic group at Westside H S is Hispanic or Latino at 44.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside H S?
Westside H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Westside H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside H S ranks #21 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Westside H S, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.