Enrollment
2,858
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Westwood H S
Federal NCES profile for Westwood H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483808005805
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #14 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood H S has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood H S ranks #14 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
168.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood H S
Westwood H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 2,858 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,858 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is led by Asian (39%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Round Rock Isd spends $10,505 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students) and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students) alongside Westwood H S.
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 Westwood H S compares
Westwood H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,858 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,858
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$10,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.4 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Asian 38.8%
White 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Westwood H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Round Rock Isd, which includes Westwood H S.
$10,505
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 9.0%
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 Westwood H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Valley Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,306
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,858 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood H S
How many students attend Westwood H S?
Westwood H S has 2,858 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood H S is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood H S?
9.0% of students at Westwood H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood H S?
The largest demographic group at Westwood H S is Asian at 38.8% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood H S?
Westwood H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Westwood H S rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood H S ranks #14 of 33 high schools in Austin, 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 Austin on the city page.
Is Westwood H S a good school?
Westwood H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Round Rock Isd?
Besides Westwood H S, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students), and Mcneil H S (2,660 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.
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