Westlake High School

Westlake High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4100 WESTBANK Dr,  Austin, TX
Eanes Independent School District
4.2
3.7
2,772 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Steve Ramsey
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Math Proficiency
78%
Reading Proficiency
89%
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
A+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Reading Proficiency
89%
Math Proficiency
78%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
196
Full Time Teachers
196
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
30
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
33
AP Pass Rate
74.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

English
49%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
293:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
White
63.2%
Hispanic
15.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.9%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best Public HS in Texas
#8 Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
#14 Best HS For Athletes in Texas
Source: Niche

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 1,150 Students
Texas A&M University 631 Students
Rice University 395 Students
Baylor University 215 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 214 Students
Texas State University 211 Students
Stanford University 191 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 189 Students
Vanderbilt University 189 Students
Texas Tech University 184 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 439 Students
Biology 186 Students
Psychology 182 Students
Computer Science 165 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 133 Students
Economics 120 Students
Engineering 112 Students
Finance 109 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 106 Students
Marketing 100 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 468 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/29/2025
Pretty good school. I would say that it is academically competitive for the top and less so as you moves down due to intense grade inflation.
2.0 Parent
4/13/2025
The school used to be focused on academics and most of our teachers had Master Degrees. Now 43% of our teachers have 0 years experience and our test scores are dropping. We have little diversity and the administration is not collaborative.
5.0 Senior
11/5/2024
You can't do sports unless you are ready to compete. The level of education is very high and the teachers are kind and help you get ready for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 19 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/5/2025
The best part of Westlake High School are the teachers. They are truly amazing. The worst part of the school is the athletic program. It is a pay-to-play mentality. They also discriminate against student athletes that do not fit their mold.
5.0 parent
11/5/2024
We transferred our child from a neighboring district and have been extremely pleased with how welcoming it has been. Our child has transitioned quite well and has met some other nice kids who transferred from Trinity and Regents. The academics can be rigorous, but the teachers we’ve met are very pro...
3.0 student
11/19/2020
The reason why Westlake is so high up in academics is not because everyone is able to retain the information better magically, its because students are breaking their back with stress, spending almost 9-10 hours of the day in between classes, the testing center, clubs, and tutors. Kids drink double...
4.0 parent
8/11/2020
The course catalog and AP teachers are outstanding. Unfortunately, Westlake doesn’t offer college credit like many other schools including dripping Springs. Also this is a very competitive high school in the wealthiest neighborhood and Austin. Parents spend thousands of dollars on private tutors, SA...

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Westlake High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Austin, TX, in the West Lake Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Eanes Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,772 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 89% are proficient in reading. Westlake 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 3.76, the graduation rate is 98%, 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 $699,730. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ann Richards School For Young Women Leaders, Fusion Academy Austin, Regents School of Austin, and more. Learn more about what Austin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westlake High School.

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