Very Good
#343 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 27% in state
Westlake High School
High School · Calcasieu Parish · Westlake, LA
A Calcasieu Parish high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Garden Drive, Westlake, LA 70669
- Math 45% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Westlake High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Westlake 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,188/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westlake), 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
$68,416
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Noland Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–10 | 3.9 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Sam Houston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,191 | Compare → |
| St Louis Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Alfred M. Barbe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,012 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Calcasieu Parish
- Schools in district
- 56
- Rank in district
- #25 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westlake High School is listed in Calcasieu Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westlake High School
Westlake High School is a public high school in Westlake, LA, part of Calcasieu Parish, serving approximately 493 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #343 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westlake High School
What grades does Westlake High School serve?
Westlake High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westlake High School rank in LA?
Westlake High School ranks #343 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Westlake High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westlake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Westlake High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westlake High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Westlake High School a charter school?
No, Westlake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westlake High School a Title I school?
No, Westlake High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westlake High School?
45.2% of students at Westlake 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
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Calcasieu Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (337) 217-4950
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70669)
- 9,183
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 70669; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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