Westwood High School
School Overview
Westwood High School is a public Magnet school located in Blythewood, South Carolina. It is a school in Richland School District 2 district.
According to the South Carolina state assessment result, 61% of students are proficient in Math learning and 72% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,454 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 91 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,454 students are attending Westwood High School. By gender, there are 764 and 690 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Westwood High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 111 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 61 | 25 | 36 |
| White | 46 | 24 | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 111 | 51 | 60 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 91 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Westwood High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 91 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 91 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 3.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 5.5% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 291 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 53,557 Households |
| Population | 142,804 |
| Male | 66,470 |
| Female | 76,818 |
| Child Population | 48,769 |
| Total Housing Units | 59,797 Units |
| Average House Value | $175,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,068 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.50% |
| Average Household Income | $65,997 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.48% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Westwood High School offers 18 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 188 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 444 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Westwood High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 18 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 188 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 14 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 25 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 176 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 444 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Richland 02
In Richland 02, 33 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.