Enrollment
1,743
South Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Blythewood, SC
Westwood High
Federal NCES profile for Westwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450339001606
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Blythewood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for South Carolina
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood High has class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Blythewood, SC.
School address
District: Richland 02 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450339001606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.3:1 South Carolina avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 74.0% South Carolina avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westwood High compares with South Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westwood High
Westwood High is a higher-need, large high school in Blythewood, South Carolina, enrolling 1,743 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 93% of South Carolina schools and 29% above the 14.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 65.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Carolina, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,743 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,214 scored South Carolina schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #30.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 395 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,743 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Blythewood's high schools, it stands alongside Blythewood High (2,164 students): Westwood High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 16.4:1).
Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students) and Blythewood High (2,164 students) alongside Westwood High.
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 High compares
Westwood High on the metrics families compare, against South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▼ 11% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,743 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,743
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 93% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$13,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $14,558
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 242 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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
African American 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
White 7.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Westwood High is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland 02, which includes Westwood High.
$13,517
Per student
-7%
vs South Carolina
Avg $14,558
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 47.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blythewood High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge View High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland Northeast High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E. L. Wright Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,631
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,340
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Blythewood
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westwood High
How many students attend Westwood High?
Westwood High has 1,743 students enrolled. It is a high school in Blythewood, SC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood High is 18.5:1, which is 29% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westwood High?
65.8% of students at Westwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood High?
The largest demographic group at Westwood High is African American at 79.3% of enrollment, in Blythewood, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood High?
Westwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Blythewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood High ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Blythewood, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blythewood on the city page.
Is Westwood High a good school?
Westwood High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of South Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Carolina. 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 Richland 02?
Besides Westwood High, Richland 02 also operates Spring Valley High (2,230 students), Blythewood High (2,164 students), and Ridge View High (1,631 students). See the Richland 02 district page for the complete list.
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