Top Rankings
Westlake City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,268 students in Westlake City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Westlake City School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
3,268 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Westlake City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 929 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.52
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
231 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
7%
3%
# Hispanic Students
210 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
7%
# Black Students
88 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
2,541 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
78%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
192 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
195
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
234
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
227
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
237
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
230
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
254
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
233
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
240
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
258
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
249
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
298
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
269
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,700 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,084 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,700
$17,216
Spending / Student
$19,084
$17,164
Best Westlake City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westlake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27555 Center Ridge Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1200
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1200
Grades: PK-4
| 1,217 students
Rank: #22.
Lee Burneson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2260 Dover Center Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6340
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6340
Grades: 7-8
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Dover Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2240 Dover Center Rd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6325
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 835-6325
Grades: 5-6
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
Westlake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27830 Hilliard Blvd
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1002
Westlake, OH 44145
(440) 250-1002
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westlake City School District?
Westlake City School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,268 students.
What is the rank of Westlake City School District?
Westlake City School District is ranked #74 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westlake City School District?
78% of Westlake City School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westlake City School District?
Westlake City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Westlake City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,084 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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