- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484329004915
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Westwood H S shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 484329004915 · Palestine, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 11.6:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Westwood El (404 students)
Westwood H S shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.8 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
- This school
Westwood H S
405 students
- Westwood El
Westwood El
404 students
- Westwood Pri
Westwood Pri
378 students
- Westwood J H
Westwood J H
200 students
What this shows Westwood H S reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood H S compares
Westwood H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,562
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
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.
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
District finance for Westwood Isd reports $12,562 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~405 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), down 34.
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.