Westlake High School
- Public
- AUSTIN, TX
Public School
Westlake High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- AUSTIN, TX
- Rating 4.24 out of 5 515 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade A+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A minus
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Westlake High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
92%
Percent Proficient - Math
81%
Average Graduation Rate
99%
Average SAT
1350
1,046 responses
Average ACT
30
601 responses
AP Enrollment
69%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$85,043
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,422
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$368,000
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
81%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 48 responsesPoll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 48 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,827
Free or Reduced Lunch
4%
98%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 52 responses67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 52 responses94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 52 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$51,587
Teachers in First/Second Year
6.9%
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 70 responses79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 70 responses84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 70 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$24,109 / year
National
$12,23989%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 76 responses59%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 76 responses80%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 76 responsesSimilar Schools
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Westlake High School Reviews
Rating 4.24 out of 5 515 reviews
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I would give this school 4.5 stars, but I'm going to lower it by one point.
This school was incredible at preparation. College was easier than many of the classes and workload I was given at Westlake. That being said, if you want to do a variety of activities, you will be out of luck. Westlake is excellent for kids with a focus. If you want to be a track star, choir kid, theatre kid, band kid, you can definitely find and explore your niche to the highest potential!
That being said, if you are looking for a school where you can do everything, that is not possible here. I did AP classes and just theatre by the end. I was pursuing musical theatre, and that really wasn't available to me. I would have had to only do choir, and their theatre training really isn't there. They are music focused, and, when I went there, have a very Christian focused program.
The school is difficult, very stressful, but does prepare. There is an expectation that you will be a successful college grad.
This school was incredible at preparation. College was easier than many of the classes and workload I was given at Westlake. That being said, if you want to do a variety of activities, you will be out of luck. Westlake is excellent for kids with a focus. If you want to be a track star, choir kid, theatre kid, band kid, you can definitely find and explore your niche to the highest potential!
That being said, if you are looking for a school where you can do everything, that is not possible here. I did AP classes and just theatre by the end. I was pursuing musical theatre, and that really wasn't available to me. I would have had to only do choir, and their theatre training really isn't there. They are music focused, and, when I went there, have a very Christian focused program.
The school is difficult, very stressful, but does prepare. There is an expectation that you will be a successful college grad.
I have been a student in the Eanes Independent School District (EISD) for my entire academic career. I started at Cedar Creek Elementary (CCE), moved to Hill Country Middle School (HCMS), and am currently a Senior at Westlake High School (WHS).
I realize how fortunate I am to be a student at WHS due to its superior academic curriculum and high-quality staff. As a person with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) I have faced challenges. However, the resources available within EISD have allowed me to persevere and achieve academic success.
The resources available at WHS, as well as CCE and HCMS, are not on hand in every school district. I am blessed to have been educated within EISD. My counselors and teachers at WHS, along with the books, computers, and other supplies, have allowed me to overcome the academic challenges presented by ADHD. This has resulted in my overall comfort in attending school and associated academic success.
WESTLAKE NATION BABY!!!!! GO CHAPS!!!!!
I realize how fortunate I am to be a student at WHS due to its superior academic curriculum and high-quality staff. As a person with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) I have faced challenges. However, the resources available within EISD have allowed me to persevere and achieve academic success.
The resources available at WHS, as well as CCE and HCMS, are not on hand in every school district. I am blessed to have been educated within EISD. My counselors and teachers at WHS, along with the books, computers, and other supplies, have allowed me to overcome the academic challenges presented by ADHD. This has resulted in my overall comfort in attending school and associated academic success.
WESTLAKE NATION BABY!!!!! GO CHAPS!!!!!
Westlake is a school that, for the most part, has everything. Top notch sports (including one of the best football teams in the country) compliment successful academic teams (think UIL and Olympiads) and more AP offerings than you could ever hope to take. That being said, the atmosphere here is heavily competitive and for many stressful. Even with a newly reworked GPA system, playing in the band, participating in speech in debate, or playing school sports are sure to make it very difficult if not impossible for anyone to find a high academic rank at this school. Juniors regularly take 6-7 AP courses and every point counts in classes because of the 100-point GPA system. All A’s with 5-6 APs by senior year likely won’t make the cutoff for top 10% of our graduating class. Teachers can also have very high expectations. When everyone in your class is studying for an A, it comes to be seen as the norm. But at the end of the day, if you work hard, you can accomplish a lot here.