- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 450339001606
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Westwood High held near 1,689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 94.0 → 96.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 450339001606 · Blythewood, SC High · MID · TRAD
1,743 enr · 18.5:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Valley High (2,230 students)
Westwood High held near 1,689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 94.0 → 96.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Westwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Valley
Spring Valley High
2,230 students
- Blythewood Hig
Blythewood High
2,164 students
- This school
Westwood High
1,743 students
- Ridge View Hig
Ridge View High
1,631 students
- Richland North
Richland Northeast High
1,340 students
- E. L. Wright M
E. L. Wright Middle
1,275 students
What this shows Westwood High reports 1,743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood High compares
Westwood High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Richland 02 reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,164
- 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.
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 (~1,743 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,684 (2022-23) → 1,689 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.