- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483808005805
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Westwood H S held near 2,792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 168.2 → 164.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 483808005805 · Austin, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,858 enr · 17:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Westwood H S held near 2,792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 168.2 → 164.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westwood H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- This school
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- Cedar Valley M 1,306
Cedar Valley Middle
1,306 students
What this shows Westwood H S reports 2,858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood H S compares
Westwood 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,955
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
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.
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
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,858 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,820 (2022-23) → 2,792 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.