Westlake High School is a public high school located in Westlake, Ohio, United States, west of Cleveland. It is the only high school in the Westlake City Schools district.
Serving 1,063 students in grades 9-12, Westlake High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,063 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Westlake High School's student population of 1,063 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,063 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Motto
We Educate for Excellence...Empowering all students to achieve their educational goals, to direct their lives, and to contribute to society.
Westlake High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlake High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Westlake High School's ranking?
Westlake High School is ranked #756 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Westlake High School often compared to?
Westlake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky River High School, Lakewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westlake High School?
The graduation rate of Westlake High School is 96%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Westlake High School?
1,063 students attend Westlake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Westlake High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westlake High School offer ?
Westlake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westlake High School part of?
Westlake High School is part of Westlake City School District.
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