Westlake High School

Grades: 9-12
Students: 2825
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 293:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
19 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
10/10
Test Scores
10/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
10/10
College Readiness
6/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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Read what parents are saying about Westlake High School
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.
Posted by a parent on 3/5/2025
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
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Posted by a parent on 11/5/2024
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
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Posted by a student on 11/18/2020
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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Posted by a parent on 8/11/2020
Amazing, truly prepares students for success in college. Many courses at or above college level
Posted by a parent on 4/22/2020

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Austin schools - Westlake High School is located at 4100 Westbank Drive, Austin TX 78746. Westlake High School is in the Eanes Independent School District. Westlake High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9-12.

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