Serving 476 students in grades 9-12, Westlake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Westlake High School's student population of 476 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westlake High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlake High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 1237 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
18%
42%
White
76%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westlake High School's ranking?
Westlake High School is ranked #400 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Westlake High School often compared to?
Westlake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sam Houston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westlake High School?
The graduation rate of Westlake High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Westlake High School?
476 students attend Westlake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Westlake High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana 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 Calcasieu Parish School District.
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