Westlake Seniors have been accepted to all of the Ivy League Schools! About 3,000 AP tests given and these kids rock! There is something for everyone at this high school. it is NOT just about football! My son has been in the Technical Entertainment Crew and he is very involved in the school and had
... Read more excelled here! He is also in all regular classes and was accepted to all 7 universities he applied to! He was able to choose the right school for him with the help of the college and career counselors! Westlake has been a positive experience for both of my children and they both got of Westlake without using drugs, driving a BMW and getting a DUI! Great parental involvement! Go CHAPS! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/09
You gotta take what works for you and throw the rest away. The school works: its academic performance is incredible which means the teaching is great, resources are great, and opportunities are great. Frankly, we've lived in both Highland Park and here. This is far better--people are friendly and
... Read more for the most part (I didn't say 'all') the families are supportive and involved in a good way. We've felt welcome despite our minority status. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
i lived and attended eanes school district schools from K-12. each school i went to in the district was a really great experience for me. i must admit there were a lot of times in high school at westlake i thought i 'hated' it, but really the only thing that i hated was the drama between my friends at
... Read more that time in my life. westlake had so many opportunities i wish i could have taken advantage of. even as a b-average student, i was far more prepared for college than i would have imagined and i even took a semester off before going into college and thanks to westlake's academics, i was readily prepared and hadn't forgotten a thing! i hope one day if i have children they can attend westlake and other schools in the district of eanes. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/24/08
alright. Westlake is the best school i have ever been to, and i've been to 3 highschools in the past 2 years. I currently attend Westlake, and even though we are very atheletic, we are more focused on academics than anything. For example, of the 2005 senior class, 84% of students graduated to go on
... Read more to 4-year universities and 10% went on to 2-year community colleges. The teachers here are excellent, and everyone can find a group or club to associate and fit in with. Go Chaps! Read less
Posted by a student on 12/23/07
This is one of the true outstanding High Schools in the State. Academically outstanding with a huge amount of clubs and interst groups for students. Outstanding Music/Arts, Athletics and Math/Science programs. Very involved parents and talented teachers and administrators. 35 AP classes are offered as
... Read more well. A large, (2,300) not huge student body, that has benifitted from the Eanes Education Foundation in efforts to reduce class sizes. This Foundation contributed over $800,000 to the District last year which funded over 17 full time teaching positions throughout the District. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/12/07
Westlake is the Gold Standard for public schools. I am proud to call myself an alumni of Westlake High School. I was involved in everything from academics to fine arts to athletics and can honestly say, at Westlake, we don't settle for anything less than the best! I am proud to have contributed to
... Read more the #1 AP Physics ranking. I graduated in the class of 2005, a revolutionary class, we opened the freshman center and we graduated with the completion of the chap court. #1 in safety, #1 in academics, #1 in athletics, #1 in excellence! Westlake is The Gold Standard. Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/25/07
As a junior attending Westlake, I have had first-hand experience with the excellent programs offered at the school. Every program at Westlake strives to be the best at what it does. The science courses offered at Westlake are all exemplary, especially the AP physics classes. The foreign language department
... Read more consists of Spanish, Latin, French, German, and American Sign Language. To Kill a Mockingbird, 1984, Jane Eyre, and The Tempest, are just a few of the many literary selections that are read in the English classes. The band program at Westlake is a very prestigious organization that has too many honors to count, including a performance at the American Bandmasters' Association in 2006. All of the athletic programs offered only settle for the best. The thing that keeps Westlake alive and well, however, is the willingness of the parents to do whatever it takes to give their kids the best possible experiences. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/05/06
Strong academics. Extraordinary variety of music, art, sports and extra activities.
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Accounting, Drivers Ed, Food Nutrition, Health, Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed
Arts
Art, Photography
Science
Astronomy, Environmental Science, Human Anatomy/Physiology
Music
Band, Choral, Music Theory, Music, Orchestra
Computer Science
Computer Science, Internet/Web Site, Multimedia
Fine Arts
Dance, Drama
Social Studies / Social Sciences
Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology
English
Humanities, Journalism, Literature, Speech/Debate
Special Education
Hearing Specialists, Speech/Language Pathologists
Math
Statistics
Advanced Placement
Math, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Computers
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English as Second Language
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Austin schools — Westlake High School is located at 4100 Westbank Dr, Austin TX 78746. 4100 Westbank Dr is in the Westlake Crossroads neighborhood and 78746 ZIP code in Austin, TX The school district for Westlake High School is the Eanes Independent School District. Westlake High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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