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#167 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 9% in state

Westfield High School

High School · Westfield-washington Schools · Westfield, IN

A Westfield-washington Schools high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

18250 N Union St, Westfield, IN 46074

  • Math 55% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2021)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation40.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$13,022
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Westfield High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
85%
2022
Math
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Westfield High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average686/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$123,580

Median home value

$400,000

Median rent

$1,550/mo

College educated

61.4%

Homeownership

82.6%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
40.1% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·51 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Union Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–120.9 mi72Compare →
Options WestfieldCharter · enrollment unverified4.86–121.4 mi252Compare →
St Theodore Guerin High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7private9–123.7 mi743Compare →
Carmel High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.09–125.0 mi5,200Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Westfield-washington Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$13,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westfield High School is listed in Westfield-Washington Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westfield High School

Westfield High School is a public high school in Westfield, IN, part of Westfield-washington Schools, serving approximately 2,798 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westfield High School

What grades does Westfield High School serve?

Westfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Westfield High School?

Westfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,798 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westfield High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westfield High School rank in IN?

Westfield High School ranks #167 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Westfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Westfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield High School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Westfield High School a charter school?

No, Westfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Westfield High School a Title I school?

No, Westfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westfield High School?

19.2% of students at Westfield High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,798
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
170
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hamilton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 46074)
46,042
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
36.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46074; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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