Westwood High School
School Overview
Westwood High School is a public school located in Palestine, Texas. It is a school in Westwood Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, about 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 42% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 426 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 9 to 1 where a total of 48 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 426 students are attending Westwood High School. By gender, there are 221 and 205 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Westwood High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 17 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Total | 17 | 10 | 7 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 48 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Westwood High School and the students to teacher ratio is 9 to 1. 89.6% of teachers are certified. 95.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 48 | Students per teacher: 9 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 43 | 89.6% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5 | 10.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 2.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 2.1% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 213 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 2,971 Households |
| Population | 8,065 |
| Male | 9,511 |
| Female | 4,268 |
| Child Population | 2,351 |
| Total Housing Units | 3,420 Units |
| Average House Value | $94,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $750 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% |
| Average Household Income | $41,287 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 83.06% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Westwood High School offers 3 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 86 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 16 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 | 3 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 86 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 67 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 16 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Westwood Independent School District
In Westwood Independent School District, 4 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PALESTINE, Texas
1 private schools are serving students in PALESTINE, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.