Serving 1,229 students in grades 9-12, Westlake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westlake High School's student population of 1,229 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westlake High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westlake High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#704 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
74%
33%
White
5%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westlake High School's ranking?
Westlake High School is ranked #704 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Westlake High School often compared to?
Westlake High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westlake High School?
The graduation rate of Westlake High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Westlake High School?
1,229 students attend Westlake High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Westlake High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westlake High School offer ?
Westlake High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westlake High School part of?
Westlake High School is part of Charles County School District.
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