Westwood High School is part of the Round Rock independent School District. It was founded in 1981 in the Anderson Mill neighborhood of Austin, with a mission focusing on developing “internationally minded individuals who recognize their common humanity and shared global guardianship to create a better and more peaceful world.”
With an enrollment of roughly 2,700 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of around 16-to-1, Westwood is a major neighborhood draw.
Westwood features the district’s only International Baccalaureate Programme for high school students. For students who choose to enroll in this program, the rigorous and academically challenging program prepares them for higher education and beyond. With an emphasis on the growth of the entire person, the program centers around creativity, action and service.
Westwood also features Advanced Placement and honors courses. The school puts an emphasis on global engagement, features flexible and collaborative learning spaces as well as integrated technology. This school also has a large and diverse athletics department as well as music and theater programs.
Westwood High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
12400 Mellow Meadow Dr,
Austin, TX
Round Rock Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mario I Acosta
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.68
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
B+
C
B+
B-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.68
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
164
Full Time Teachers
164
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
31
English
31
Reading
31
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
28
AP Pass Rate
98%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
46%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
317:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
39%
White
35%
Hispanic
17.9%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black
2.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#5
Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
#7
Best Public HS in Texas
#26
Best HS For Stem in Texas
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
1,354 Students
Texas A&M University
931 Students
Rice University
610 Students
University of Texas - Dallas
442 Students
Texas State University
380 Students
Baylor University
317 Students
Texas Tech University
308 Students
University of California - Berkeley
240 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
236 Students
University of Houston
219 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
342 Students
Biology
318 Students
Business
305 Students
Psychology
266 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
150 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
115 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
109 Students
Finance
107 Students
Chemistry
99 Students
Economics
99 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/9/2025
I believe that the school food is the worst part but at Westwood all of the students are in a community and especially IB. We are a very tight knit community and I believe that is super important in high school and in life.
4/3/2025
In all I had a positive albeit stressful experience. My largest criticism of the school is the rampant grade inflation and cheating, which is large even compared to other schools in the district.
3/4/2025
The overall experience is pretty good, it's a nice high school include the advanced class that can make student be educated more before get into college, at the same time, school should improve the food.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/5/2025
This school is deeply disappointing. Far too many teachers are unqualified and incompetent, and some keeps on giving students incorrect instructions in class. It’s frustrating and discouraging that such low standards are tolerated.If you don’t mind spending your time constantly correcting teachers’...
6/1/2025
Most people here have really bad mental health. I wonder why- maybe because of the workload, unrealistic expectations, poor special education programs, and little to no social life for IB or mainly AP students? Would not recommend unless you are someone who only cares about good grades and are willi...
4/7/2025
Fire school, its super easy to do amazing like me. I got accepted into acc with a 3.4 gpa and thats pretty good i think. Teachers are alright, my favorite was Dale Fritch, he teaches AP US History. He would always send me into the hallway so that I could think about things. He cares so much about hi...
11/16/2024
This is wonderful school with out standing debate program.
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
5,227 Sq Ft
% Renters
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Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
52.7%
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Westwood High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Austin, TX and is served by the Round Rock Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,756 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Westwood High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.68, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $455,286. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Travis STEM Academy, Hill Country Christian School, Harmony School of Endeavor Austin, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westwood High School.