Westlake High School is a public high school located in the west central section of Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland.
Serving 1,216 students in grades 9-12, Westlake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westlake High School serves the northern part of Waldorf, MD, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located 3.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westlake High School's student population of 1,216 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westlake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlake High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
73%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Orange, Teal
School Mascot
Westlake Wolverine
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westlake High School's ranking?
Westlake High School is ranked #810 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Westlake High School often compared to?
Westlake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westlake High School?
The graduation rate of Westlake High School is 87%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Westlake High School?
1,216 students attend Westlake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Westlake High School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westlake High School offer ?
Westlake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westlake High School part of?
Westlake High School is part of Charles County School District.
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