Westwood High School is a public, four-year secondary school in the Anderson Mill neighborhood, Austin, Texas, United States, and is part of the Round Rock Independent School District.
Serving 2,858 students in grades 9-12, Westwood High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,858 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Westwood High School serves the southwest part of Austin, TX, covering an area of approximately 15 square miles. Most students have a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with distances from the school to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 4.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Westwood High School's student population of 2,858 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 160 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,858 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
160 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1981
School Rankings
Westwood High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#503 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
39%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Orange
School Mascot
Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westwood High School's ranking?
Westwood High School is ranked #503 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Westwood High School often compared to?
Westwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vandegrift High School, Mcneil High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood High School?
The graduation rate of Westwood High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Westwood High School?
2,858 students attend Westwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Westwood High School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood High School offer ?
Westwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westwood High School part of?
Westwood High School is part of Round Rock Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Westwood High School located?
Westwood High School is located in the Anderson Mill neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Anderson Mill.
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