Enrollment
405
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Palestine, TX
Westwood H S
Federal NCES profile for Westwood H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484329004915
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood H S has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood H S ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+8% 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 higher-need, mid-sized high school in Palestine, Texas, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.9% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,383 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #669.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 104 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 405 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Westwood Isd also operates Westwood El (404 students) and Westwood Pri (378 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$13,051
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 22.7%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Westwood H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westwood Isd, which includes Westwood H S.
$13,051
Per student
-4%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.4%
State 52.4%
Federal 16.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood J H | 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
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood H S
How many students attend Westwood H S?
Westwood H S has 405 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palestine, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood H S is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood H S?
66.9% 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 White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood H S?
Westwood H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 public schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood H S ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Palestine, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Palestine on the city page.
Is Westwood H S a good school?
Westwood H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Westwood Isd?
Besides Westwood H S, Westwood Isd also operates Westwood El (404 students), Westwood Pri (378 students), and Westwood J H (200 students). See the Westwood Isd district page for the complete list.
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