Westlake High School

1,066 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westlake High School, located at 27830 Hilliard Blvd in Westlake, Ohio, serves as the flagship secondary institution for the Westlake City School District. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top public high schools in the state. Its curriculum is comprehensive, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and career-technical pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the competitive workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Westlake High School places a strong emphasis on holistic student development through a vibrant extracurricular program. The campus features robust athletic departments, competitive fine and performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. With a supportive faculty and modern facilities, the school fosters a culture of community and achievement, aiming to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in a global society.

1,066

Total Students

62.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westlake High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	843
Hispanic	78
Black	22
Asian	69
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	2

White
843 (79.1 %)
Hispanic
78 (7.3 %)
Asian
69 (6.5 %)
Two or More
52 (4.9 %)
Black
22 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Westlake City
Phone:	(440)250-1002
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,066
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 250

Grade 10 249

Grade 11 298

Grade 12 269