Westlake High School
- Public
- AUSTIN, TX
Public School
Westlake High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- AUSTIN, TX
- Rating 4.23 out of 5 490 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Health & Safetygrade A
- Administrationgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A
- Foodgrade A+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade A+
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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
880 responses
Average ACT
30
542 responses
AP Enrollment
69%
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Median Household Income
$75,887
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,289
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$324,800
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
81%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 47 responsesPoll
66%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 47 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,833
Free or Reduced Lunch
3%
98%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 51 responses67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 51 responses94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 51 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. 69 responses78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 69 responses84%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 69 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. 75 responses59%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 75 responses81%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 75 responsesSimilar Schools
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Westlake High School Reviews
Rating 4.23 out of 5 490 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.
As a whole, Westlake's top-tier education is something I wouldn't trade for anything. My teachers were dedicated, the classes went beyond the call of duty, and I can truly say that my success academically is because of this great education. However, Westlake also breeds a very competitive atmosphere which can be beneficial for some, but all in all can prove to be taxing on a student's mindset. Diversity has also been an issue, with the majority of students being Caucasian. However, recently the school has created a Diversity and Inclusion committee (DEI), and are headed in the right direction in terms of inclusivity.
I loved Westlake for the most part! I have made my best friends and I believe the school pushed me to reach my highest potential. Sometimes it got a little too competitive (with how many AP's you are in and your grades), however that aspect helped me get the most out of my education. A lot of people at Westlake can seem "cut and paste" but if you know your identity you will be ok!