District Overview
Located at Fourth and Greenwood Streets in Westwood, California, Westwood Unified School District is an active, traditional public school system serving a rural remote community within the Susanville metropolitan region. Operating two school facilities, the district provides comprehensive educational programming for students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. According to federal educational data for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a close-knit student body of 182 enrolled learners, comprising 110 male and 72 female students. The student population brings diverse backgrounds to the classroom, with representation including 125 White, 36 Hispanic, 14 American Indian, and 6 multiracial students, fostering a tightly integrated learning community across all primary and secondary grades.

To support its academic offerings and operations, Westwood Unified maintains a robust staffing profile tailored to its small-school environment. The district employs approximately 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, which includes over 22 classroom teachers, 5 instructional aides, and nearly 23 dedicated support staff personnel. This favorable staffing layout allows for personalized instruction and small class sizes, ensuring that learners receive individualized attention from elementary school through graduation. Families, educators, and educational researchers seeking further details regarding district policies, programs, or enrollment can access additional resources by visiting the district’s official website at westwoodusd.org.
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Total Schools
182
Total Students
22.1
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westwood Unified
Demographic Student Count
White125
Hispanic36
Black1
Two or More6
American Indian14
  • White
    125 (68.7%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (19.8%)
  • American Indian
    14 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Westwood Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:182*
Teachers (FTE):22.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.2
Schools in Westwood Unified
Found 2 Schools