Westlake High School

487 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westlake High School, located at 1000 Garden Drive in Westlake, Louisiana, serves as a central pillar of the local community in Calcasieu Parish. As a public high school, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and civic responsibility, often serving as a focal point for community pride and student development within the Westlake area.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Westlake High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations, which encourage students to build leadership skills and school spirit. By balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for artistic, athletic, and social engagement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates. Its commitment to student success is supported by a faculty and staff focused on fostering a positive, inclusive culture that reflects the values and needs of the Westlake community.

487

Total Students

50.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Westlake High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	29
Black	80
Asian	3
Two or More	16

White
359 (73.7%)
Black
80 (16.4%)
Hispanic
29 (6.0%)
Two or More
16 (3.3%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calcasieu Parish
Phone:	(337)217-4950
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 127

Grade 10 117

Grade 11 118

Grade 12 125