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Enrollment
2,854
High
DISTRICT 1,438 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EANES ISD·NCES 481776001549
Westlake High School
4100 WESTBANK DR, AUSTIN, TX 78746 · (512) 732-9280 · Travis County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,854 STUDENTS
A+
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Scored higher than 97% of Texas public high schools
- A+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- B+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public high schools
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
207 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.1:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 723 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 692 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 713 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 726 | 25% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within EANES ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
89.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +9.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
75.0%
TX avg 45.3%
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 89 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 75 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 9 points since 2020.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 31.0% | 58.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Mathematics | 39.0% | 36.0% | 18.0% | 7.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 89.0% | 75.0% |
| 2024-25 | 91.0% | 77.0% |
| 2023-24 | 94.0% | 83.0% |
| 2022-23 | 82.0% | 43.0% |
| 2021-22 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| 2020-21 | 80.0% | N/A |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Westlake High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Travis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 75.0% | #98 of 1,425 ▼ 42 | #2 of 40 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 89.0% | #78 of 1,425 ▼ 29 | #2 of 40 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +19.5pp | #426 of 1,184 | #14 of 40 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,854 | #100 of 2,107 | #4 of 69 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #526 of 1,344 | #10 of 41 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.4% | #425 of 1,346 | #14 of 41 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.4% | #461 of 672 | #19 of 23 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,854
+27 (+1%) vs 2020
+93% since 1990-91, when it was 1,478
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,854 | 207.1 | 13.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 2,811 | 196.3 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 2,825 | 199.5 | 14.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 2,827 | 198 | 14.3:1 | 4% (101) |
| 2017-18 | 2,683 | 182.1 | 14.7:1 | 3% (74) |
| 2015-16 | 2,584 | 173 | 14.9:1 | 2% (61) |
| 2010-11 | 2,564 | 178 | 14.4:1 | 2% (62) |
| 2000-01 | 2,360 | 157 | 15.0:1 | 2% (50) |
| 1990-91 | 1,478 | 98 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Westlake High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (2,683 to 2,854); teachers up 14% (182.1 to 207.1).
About Westlake High School
Westlake High School is one of the public schools in AUSTIN, Texas. It is a large high school. The latest federal count shows 2,854 students in grades 9 through 12. Against the 796-student average for high schools in Texas, enrollment here is 259% higher.
The district, EANES ISD, has 7,604 students enrolled across 10 schools.
At Westlake High School, White students make up 61% of the student body. After that, the student body is 17% Hispanic, 15% Asian, and 6% multiracial. The school's diversity index is 57%, meaning two students picked at random have a 57% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
At Westlake High School, 207.1 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 13.8:1. That is lower than the 15.1:1 average for high schools in Texas.
Measured against Texas public high schools, Westlake High School receives an A+. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
In Travis County (population about 1,330,015), the median household income is $99,611, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 57%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. Westlake High School is one of 333 public schools in the county.
Forest Trail Elementary School is the closest public school, about 0.5 miles away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
NCES assigns Westlake High School the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Federal data show 2,827 students in 2020-21 and 2,854 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Travis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,330,015
Census ACS
Median income
$99,611
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
333
191,706 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in EANES ISD
- Hill Country Middle SchoolMiddle · 946 students
- West Ridge Middle SchoolMiddle · 886 students
- Bridge Point Elementary SchoolElementary · 577 students
- Eanes Elementary SchoolElementary · 529 students
- Barton Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 515 students
- Cedar Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · 503 students
Other schools in AUSTIN
- Lake Travis High SchoolHigh · 3,569 students
- Bowie High SchoolHigh · 2,876 students
- Westwood High SchoolHigh · 2,858 students
- McNeil High SchoolHigh · 2,660 students
- Vandegrift High SchoolHigh · 2,437 students
- Akins Early College High SchoolHigh · 2,421 students
Other Westlake High schools
7 other US public schools in 8 states are named Westlake High. Westlake High School is the 2nd largest of the 8.
- Westlake HighSARATOGA SPRINGS, UT · 3,052 students
- Westlake High SchoolAtlanta, GA · 2,056 students
- Westlake HighWestlake Village, CA · 1,900 students
- Westlake High SchoolWaldorf, MD · 1,216 students
- Westlake High SchoolWestlake, OH · 989 students
Nearby schools
- Forest Trail Elementary School0.5 mi · 500
- Eanes Elementary School0.5 mi · 529
- Valley View Elementary School0.6 mi · 272
- Cedar Creek Elementary School0.7 mi · 503
- Hill Country Middle School0.8 mi · 946
- Adult Transition Services0.8 mi · 22
Frequently asked questions
About Westlake High SchoolHow large is Westlake High School?
Westlake High School enrolls approximately 2,854 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Westlake High School serve?
Westlake High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Westlake High School is approximately 13.8:1 (207 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Westlake High School?
Student demographics at Westlake High School are roughly 61% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Black, 15% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Westlake High School in?
Westlake High School is part of EANES ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.