Westwood High School

Summary:

Westwood High School is a public high school in Austin, Texas, serving 2,820 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Round Rock Independent School District, Westwood consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing in the top 8% of Texas high schools.

Westwood High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 88.73% of students proficient or better in U.S. History, compared to 78.24% in the district and 69.1% statewide. The school also boasts a remarkable 98.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state and district averages. However, the school's student population is unique, with a large Asian student population (38.97%) that is much higher than the state and district averages. While Asian students at Westwood excel, the performance of African American and Hispanic students is below the state average in some subject areas, suggesting the need for continued focus on equity and support for all students.

Compared to nearby schools, Westwood High School outperforms Round Rock High School, the largest high school in the district, on most academic metrics. However, other nearby schools, such as Vandegrift High School, also demonstrate exceptional performance, indicating a strong educational ecosystem in the region. Westwood's consistent high performance over the past 10 years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, is a testament to the school's commitment to providing a quality education for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 12400 Mellow Meadow Dr
       Austin, TX  78750-1824


(512) 464-4000

District: Round Rock Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,566 Help


Feeder schools for Westwood High School:

Elementary:    Anderson Mill Elementary
    Canyon Creek Elementary
    Kathy Caraway Elementary
    Laurel Mountain Elementary
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Middle:    Canyon Vista Middle
    Noel Grisham Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  2,792

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
38.8%
White:
33.9%
Hispanic:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Westwood High School ranks better than 91.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked high schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.33. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westwood High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Westwood High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (38.8%), White (33.9%), Hispanic (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westwood High School is 16.9. 5 high schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwood High School is $8,566. 7 high schools in the Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westwood High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood High School 161st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Westwood High School in the ranking list.)

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Round Rock Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Round Rock Independent School District (Isd) 216th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westwood High School

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Rank History for all students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.96 31st 1427 97.8%
2005 88.51 19th 1429 98.7%
2006 87.40 23rd 1430 98.4%
2007 86.84 31st 1497 97.9%
2008 86.98 32nd 1510 97.9%
2009 85.26 26th 1539 98.3%
2010 81.86 45th 1568 97.1%
2011 80.75 67th 1672 96.0%
2012 76.19 152nd 1603 90.5%
2013 84.77 47th 1652 97.2%
2014 79.32 146th 1734 91.6%
2015 80.09 109th 1743 93.7%
2016 79.59 111th 1762 93.7%
2017 90.94 59th 1777 96.7%
2018 88.15 81st 1797 95.5%
2019 85.94 109th 1857 94.1%
2021 84.43 126th 1861 93.2%
2022 82.39 160th 1876 91.5%
2023 83.92 149th 1961 92.4%
2024 83.33 161st 1987 91.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.82 64th 582 89.0%
2019 77.89 98th 604 83.8%
2021 76.77 81st 588 86.2%
2022 80.84 85th 664 87.2%
2023 81.47 80th 677 88.2%
2024 76.12 108th 730 85.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.78 56th 1113 95.0%
2019 78.13 135th 1136 88.1%
2021 75.64 131st 1195 89.0%
2022 65.23 236th 1278 81.5%
2023 61.10 314th 1371 77.1%
2024 62.19 310th 1435 78.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.56 86th 1347 93.6%
2019 85.07 88th 1357 93.5%
2021 63.61 309th 1382 77.6%
2022 75.23 162nd 1418 88.6%
2023 81.42 131st 1478 91.1%
2024 81.44 129th 1547 91.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.62 337th 1794 81.2%
2019 61.05 476th 1818 73.8%
2021 50.44 802nd 1848 56.6%
2022 50.86 749th 1847 59.4%
2023 48.95 827th 1897 56.4%
2024 52.92 668th 1883 64.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.97 104th 1781 94.2%
2019 84.64 113th 1798 93.7%
2021 83.32 127th 1815 93.0%
2022 81.93 151st 1841 91.8%
2023 81.64 159th 1891 91.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.62 90th 1137 92.1%
2019 71.28 82nd 1145 92.8%
2021 74.55 115th 1177 90.2%
2022 71.83 230th 1172 80.4%
2023 70.36 351st 1182 70.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.31 156th 1784 91.3%
2019 69.98 301st 1810 83.4%
2021 65.55 380th 1829 79.2%
2022 66.77 328th 1837 82.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.71 92nd 1803 94.9%
2019 85.99 118th 1824 93.5%
2021 83.86 139th 1840 92.4%
2022 80.90 182nd 1853 90.2%
2023 83.85 150th 1913 92.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.67 55th 486 88.7%
2019 75.95 79th 487 83.8%
2021 78.61 53rd 488 89.1%
2022 74.85 95th 507 81.3%
2023 76.48 85th 525 83.8%
2024 72.46 102nd 529 80.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.80 324th 1013 68.0%
2019 49.59 428th 1024 58.2%
2021 43.07 506th 1020 50.4%
2022 44.96 473rd 1031 54.1%
2023 42.91 535th 1069 50.0%
2024 43.33 510th 1065 52.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.23 275th 1691 83.7%
2019 79.08 185th 1714 89.2%
2021 60.95 526th 1743 69.8%
2022 56.26 597th 1762 66.1%
2023 62.31 503rd 1820 72.4%
2024 60.99 471st 1804 73.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.19 59th 122 51.6%
2021 32.76 65th 95 31.6%
2022 95.16 3rd 106 97.2%
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Rank History for White students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.39 60th 1539 96.1%
2019 79.81 159th 1526 89.6%
2021 76.90 195th 1510 87.1%
2022 79.79 145th 1525 90.5%
2023 81.01 132nd 1576 91.6%
2024 79.55 132nd 1556 91.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Westwood High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1839 50 91 117 n/a n/a n/a 0 2097
1989 1786 64 80 103 0 n/a n/a 0 2033
1990 1623 68 77 105 2 n/a n/a 0 1875
1991 1667 92 83 117 3 n/a n/a 0 1962
1992 1683 85 97 125 3 n/a n/a 0 1993
1993 1709 79 85 108 5 n/a n/a 0 1986
1994 1581 59 81 112 1 n/a n/a 0 1834
1995 1628 55 116 133 8 n/a n/a 0 1940
1996 1628 55 116 133 8 n/a n/a 0 1940
1997 1686 76 158 165 8 n/a n/a 0 2093
1998 1675 78 174 182 10 n/a n/a 0 2119
1999 1784 75 194 197 6 n/a n/a 0 2256
2000 1813 80 212 195 4 n/a n/a 0 2304
2001 1873 74 246 197 5 n/a n/a 0 2395
2002 1877 73 307 239 4 n/a n/a 0 2500
2003 1877 73 307 239 4 n/a n/a 0 2500
2004 1849 73 327 251 5 n/a n/a 0 2505
2005 1778 91 378 278 5 n/a n/a 0 2530
2006 1764 92 405 255 6 n/a n/a 0 2522
2007 1734 101 468 242 6 n/a n/a 0 2551
2008 1673 97 519 256 10 n/a n/a 0 2555
2009 1611 97 542 234 7 n/a n/a 0 2491
2010 1518 96 590 230 9 n/a n/a 0 2443
2011 1293 83 633 305 16 3 93 0 2426
2012 1278 67 701 324 18 4 111 0 2503
2013 1278 72 734 369 9 4 116 0 2582
2014 1246 93 758 406 13 4 121 0 2641
2015 1274 91 784 445 16 3 118 0 2731
2016 1238 96 788 456 14 2 115 0 2709
2017 1168 106 824 445 11 2 122 0 2678
2018 1137 109 896 463 12 1 124 0 2742
2019 1102 100 948 470 10 2 124 0 2756
2020 1080 90 981 519 11 5 120 0 2806
2021 1066 86 1027 525 14 4 130 0 2852
2022 996 87 1030 516 14 5 133 0 2781
2023 986 80 1099 506 13 2 134 0 2820
2024 946 76 1082 528 11 2 147 0 2792

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2097 112.0 18.7 n/a
1989 2033 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1875 110.0 17.0 n/a
1991 1962 111.1 17.6 n/a
1992 1993 104.3 19.1 3
1993 1986 121.0 16.4 3.8
1994 1834 113.8 16.1 2.5
1995 1940 129.6 15.0 4.2
1996 1940 129.6 15.0 4.2
1997 2093 126.5 16.5 4.5
1998 2119 127.3 16.6 3.1
1999 2256 130.6 17.3 4.6
2000 2304 144.1 16.0 3.7
2001 2395 151.6 15.8 3.3
2002 2500 151.3 16.5 5.1
2003 2500 151.3 16.5 5.1
2004 2505 142.9 17.5 6.5
2005 2530 149.7 16.9 7.4
2006 2522 146.8 17.2 7.9
2007 2551 155.3 16.4 7.9
2008 2555 160.6 15.9 7.2
2009 2491 159.1 15.7 8.1
2010 2443 160.8 15.1 10.7
2011 2426 164.7 14.7 12.2
2012 2503 153.4 16.3 12
2013 2582 162.3 15.9 12.4
2014 2641 165.3 15.9 13.7
2015 2731 168.0 16.2 12
2016 2709 169.0 16.0 13.3
2017 2678 170.2 15.7 11.7
2018 2742 169.8 16.1 11.9
2019 2756 165.6 16.6 14.9
2020 2806 171.6 16.3 13.5
2021 2852 174.1 16.3 10.7
2022 2781 171.8 16.1 9.3
2023 2820 168.2 16.7 11.3
2024 2792 164.4 16.9 11.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2097 112.0 18.7 n/a
1989 2033 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1875 110.0 17.0 n/a
1991 1962 111.1 17.6 n/a
1992 1993 104.3 19.1 3
1993 1986 121.0 16.4 3.8
1994 1834 113.8 16.1 2.5
1995 1940 129.6 15.0 4.2
1996 1940 129.6 15.0 4.2
1997 2093 126.5 16.5 4.5
1998 2119 127.3 16.6 3.1
1999 2256 130.6 17.3 4.6
2000 2304 144.1 16.0 3.7
2001 2395 151.6 15.8 3.3
2002 2500 151.3 16.5 5.1
2003 2500 151.3 16.5 5.1
2004 2505 142.9 17.5 6.5
2005 2530 149.7 16.9 7.4
2006 2522 146.8 17.2 7.9
2007 2551 155.3 16.4 7.9
2008 2555 160.6 15.9 7.2
2009 2491 159.1 15.7 8.1
2010 2443 160.8 15.1 10.7
2011 2426 164.7 14.7 12.2
2012 2503 153.4 16.3 12
2013 2582 162.3 15.9 12.4
2014 2641 165.3 15.9 13.7
2015 2731 168.0 16.2 12
2016 2709 169.0 16.0 13.3
2017 2678 170.2 15.7 11.7
2018 2742 169.8 16.1 11.9
2019 2756 165.6 16.6 14.9
2020 2806 171.6 16.3 13.5
2021 2852 174.1 16.3 10.7
2022 2781 171.8 16.1 9.3
2023 2820 168.2 16.7 11.3
2024 2792 164.4 16.9 11.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westwood High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $461 (5.8%) $7,481 (94.2%) $7,943
2020 $479 (5.8%) $7,795 (94.2%) $8,274
2021 $358 (4.2%) $8,207 (95.8%) $8,566

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westwood High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 149th of 1961 High schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Westwood High School)6541
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6661
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Westwood High School)8988
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7775
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Westwood High School)8186
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))6870
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Westwood High School)8486
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))7273
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Westwood High School)9390
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Round Rock Independent School District (Isd))8781
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students27562820
 2.3%
African American10080
 20%
American Indian1013
 30%
Asian9481099
 15.9%
Hispanic470506
 7.7%
Pacific Islander22
White1102986
 10.5%
Two or More Races124134
 8.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.9%11.3%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood High School

Students at Westwood High School are 39% Asian, 34% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Westwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anderson Mill Elementary
Elementary : Canyon Creek Elementary
Elementary : Kathy Caraway Elementary
Elementary : Laurel Mountain Elementary
Elementary : Purple Sage Elementary
Elementary : Spicewood Elementary
Middle : Canyon Vista Middle
Middle : Noel Grisham Middle

Yes. Westwood High School ranks in the top 8.1% of Texas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,792 students attended Westwood High School.


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