Serving 493 students in grades 9-12, Westlake High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Westlake High School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Mascot
Bighorn Sheep
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
Westlake High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlake High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
19%
41%
White
73%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westlake High School's ranking?
Westlake High School is ranked #247 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Westlake High School often compared to?
Westlake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sam Houston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westlake High School?
The graduation rate of Westlake High School is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Westlake High School?
493 students attend Westlake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Westlake High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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 Calcasieu Parish School District.
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