At a glance
Reported students
487
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana high enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 274 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
374
Westlake High School: 487 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
9.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 476
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Westlake High School
Westlake High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Westlake. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Calcasieu Parish. NCES reports 487 students for 2024–25.
Among 274 high schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 575 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, below the Louisiana median of 14.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.7%) and Black (16.4%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Westlake High School
- 1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.38
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.7%
- Hispanic6%
- Black16.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Calcasieu Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Washington/Marion Magnet High School
High · Grades 09–12
597 reported students
DeQuincy High School
High · Grades 09–12
279 reported students
Vinton High School
High · Grades 09–12
242 reported students
LaGrange High School
High · Grades 09–12
881 reported students
Iowa High School
High · Grades 06–12
1,007 reported students
Sam Houston High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,141 reported students
Public schools near Westlake High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston High School High · Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 1,141 | 4.2 mi |
| Washington/Marion Magnet High School High · Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 597 | 5.4 mi |
| LaGrange High School High · Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 881 | 5.7 mi |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School High · Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 1,908 | 5.8 mi |
| Sulphur High School High · Calcasieu Parish | 09–12 | 1,911 | 6.8 mi |
| Lake Charles College Prep High · Charter · Lake Charles College Prep | 09–12 | 624 | 7.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westlake High School
What grades does Westlake High School serve?
Westlake High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Calcasieu Parish.
How many students attend Westlake High School?
Westlake High School reported 487 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 274 Louisiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 476 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westlake High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 487 students and 50.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 14.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westlake High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westlake High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Calcasieu Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Westlake High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Westlake High School in?
Westlake High School is part of Calcasieu Parish, based in Lake Charles, LA, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westlake High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sam Houston High School (4.2 mi), Washington/Marion Magnet High School (5.4 mi), LaGrange High School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.