Westlake High School

27830 Hilliard Blvd
Westlake, OH 44145
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,096 students in grades 9-12, Westlake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,096 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in OH)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

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School Overview

Westlake High School's student population of 1,096 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,096 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Westlake High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlake High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
#732 out of 3137 schools
(Top 30%)
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56%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westlake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
57%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
7%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
82%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart display the diversity score of Westlake High School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westlake High School's ranking?
Westlake High School is ranked #732 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Westlake High School often compared to?
Westlake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westlake High School?
The graduation rate of Westlake High School is 94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 84%.
How many students attend Westlake High School?
1,096 students attend Westlake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Westlake High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westlake High School offer ?
Westlake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westlake High School part of?
Westlake High School is part of Westlake City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,096 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 81% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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