At a glance
Reported students
989
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
69.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 925 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
745
Westlake High School: 989 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. 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
- 1,083
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
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 4 current school records connected to Westlake City. NCES reports 989 students for 2024–25.
Among 925 high schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 415 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, below the Ohio median of 15.9:1 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 (76.6%) and Asian (7.6%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. 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, computer science. The school reported 21 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 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 69.6 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 4.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.6%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black2.4%
- Asian7.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.8%
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
21 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Westlake City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Westlake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
1,215 reported students
Lee Burneson Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
501 reported students
Dover Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
471 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay High School High · Bay Village City | 09–12 | 684 | 1.9 mi |
| North Olmsted High School High · North Olmsted City | 09–12 | 1,115 | 3.5 mi |
| Fairview High School High · Fairview Park City | 09–12 | 484 | 4 mi |
| Rocky River High School High · Rocky River City | 09–12 | 792 | 4.2 mi |
| Avon Lake High School High · Avon Lake City | 09–12 | 1,054 | 5.6 mi |
| Avon High School High · Avon Local | 09–12 | 1,417 | 5.7 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 Westlake City.
How many students attend Westlake High School?
Westlake High School reported 989 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 925 Ohio high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,083 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westlake High School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 989 students and 69.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 15.9:1. 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 Westlake City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Westlake High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22% 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 Westlake City, based in Westlake, OH, which operates 4 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 Bay High School (1.9 mi), North Olmsted High School (3.5 mi), Fairview High School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.