WESTWOOD H S

www.westwoodisd.net

438 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westwood High School, located in Palestine, Texas, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Westwood Independent School District. As a smaller district school, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both rigorous academic pursuits and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school takes pride in its "Panther" identity, fostering school spirit through its athletic programs, student organizations, and community events that bring together the faculty, student body, and local families.

Academically, Westwood High School focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with opportunities to develop essential skills in critical thinking, technology, and leadership. By maintaining a supportive environment, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed throughout their high school experience and beyond.

438

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTWOOD H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	136
Black	81
Asian	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
187 (42.7 %)
Hispanic
136 (31.1 %)
Black
81 (18.5 %)
Two or More
28 (6.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WESTWOOD ISD
Phone:	(903)729-1773
Website:	http://www.westwoodisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 9 129

Grade 10 113

Grade 11 107

Grade 12 89