Westlake High School

Public 9-12

 825 Westlake Dr
       Thornwood, NY  10594-2120


(914) 769-8311

District: Mount Pleasant Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,811 Help


Feeder schools for Westlake High School:

Elementary:    Columbus Elementary School
    Hawthorne Elementary School
Middle:    Westlake Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  547

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
Hispanic:
17.4%
Asian:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19% Help


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Compare Details Westlake High School ranks better than 77.1% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.45. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Westlake High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), Hispanic (17.4%), Asian (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westlake High School is 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westlake High School is $23,811.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Westlake High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westlake High School 281st of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Westlake High School in the ranking list.)

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Mount Pleasant Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Pleasant Central School District 216th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Westlake High School

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Rank History for all students at Westlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.93 59th 935 93.7%
2006 73.68 111th 986 88.7%
2007 75.41 80th 1002 92.0%
2008 74.22 108th 1027 89.5%
2009 73.55 127th 1086 88.3%
2010 73.98 143rd 1117 87.2%
2011 76.35 100th 1165 91.4%
2012 73.83 220th 1198 81.6%
2013 76.04 171st 1217 85.9%
2014 67.37 319th 1237 74.2%
2015 69.45 236th 1255 81.2%
2016 69.92 236th 1255 81.2%
2017 71.62 241st 1221 80.3%
2018 73.89 230th 1210 81.0%
2019 74.84 221st 1207 81.7%
2022 75.63 198th 1190 83.4%
2023 72.45 281st 1228 77.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.50 410th 583 29.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.29 87th 1095 92.1%
2019 85.90 91st 1132 92.0%
2022 83.13 88th 1038 91.5%
2023 64.97 290th 1130 74.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.07 803rd 1154 30.4%
2019 55.23 516th 1179 56.2%
2022 51.91 514th 1101 53.3%
2023 47.54 582nd 1155 49.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Westlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.14 224th 1176 81.0%
2019 75.64 204th 1193 82.9%
2022 80.45 102nd 1155 91.2%
2023 79.01 144th 1197 88.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Westlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.17 232nd 1176 80.3%
2019 72.81 239th 1190 79.9%
2022 69.49 299th 1154 74.1%
2023 64.14 407th 1191 65.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.46 269th 791 66.0%
2019 63.81 256th 815 68.6%
2022 64.03 228th 760 70.0%
2023 47.67 391st 851 54.1%
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Rank History for White students at Westlake High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.25 216th 765 71.8%
2019 65.10 223rd 793 71.9%
2022 68.77 155th 738 79.0%
2023 67.44 186th 776 76.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Sunday, February 3, 2019

Open Quote westlake high school was the worst experience of my entire life. I was bullied daily and not ONE teacher seemed to care until it got to the point I had to transfer schools. my guidance counselor (nick dipaolo) told me I should look into marrying rich because my life would be going nowhere if I chose not to go to college. i’m 20 years old and still have nightmares about this place Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westlake High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 489 7 12 10 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1990 484 6 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1991 469 6 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 483 4 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 466 2 14 13 6 n/a n/a 0 501
1994 446 1 16 16 6 n/a n/a 0 485
1995 453 5 18 12 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 453 5 18 12 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 448 6 16 17 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 469 6 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1999 463 3 12 22 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 498 3 17 27 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2001 506 3 18 12 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 483 4 21 25 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 483 4 21 25 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 481 4 21 20 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2005 476 2 23 27 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2006 470 2 19 33 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2007 479 2 27 31 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2008 487 5 23 36 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 526 4 21 33 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2010 520 5 27 31 1 n/a n/a 5 589
2011 517 8 27 39 1 0 2 0 594
2012 512 6 26 41 1 0 1 0 587
2013 490 6 34 43 1 0 1 0 575
2014 487 9 34 57 0 0 0 0 587
2015 492 8 33 55 0 0 1 0 589
2016 468 6 28 57 0 0 1 0 560
2017 462 8 22 58 0 0 2 0 552
2018 464 5 20 60 0 0 5 0 554
2019 447 5 16 65 0 0 5 0 538
2020 453 3 19 80 0 0 6 0 561
2021 426 4 22 84 0 0 7 0 543
2022 419 3 25 77 0 0 4 0 528
2023 412 6 28 95 0 0 6 0 547

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westlake High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 518 45.8 11.3 n/a
1990 505 39.9 12.6 n/a
1991 488 40.7 11.9 n/a
1992 511 39.3 13.0 n/a
1993 501 37.8 13.3 n/a
1994 485 36.9 13.1 2.3
1995 489 37.5 13.0 3.1
1996 489 37.5 13.0 3.1
1997 488 33.6 14.5 4.1
1998 505 32.8 15.4 4.8
1999 500 34.7 14.4 4.4
2000 545 39.4 13.8 3.7
2001 539 40.6 13.3 5.6
2002 533 49.6 10.7 3.4
2003 533 49.6 10.7 3.4
2004 526 n/a n/a n/a
2005 528 39.7 13.3 4.4
2006 524 39.0 13.4 6.1
2007 539 40.4 13.3 5.6
2008 551 42.6 12.9 5.1
2009 584 45.4 12.9 5.7
2010 589 43.0 13.6 2.7
2011 594 46.6 12.7 4.2
2012 587 45.9 12.7 5.6
2013 575 46.7 12.3 6.4
2014 587 44.5 13.1 6.6
2015 589 45.0 13.0 8.8
2016 560 54.0 10.3 10.2
2017 552 51.9 10.6 5.8
2018 554 47.0 11.7 5.4
2019 538 46.8 11.4 6.3
2020 561 55.7 10.0 n/a
2021 543 54.2 10.0 13.6
2022 528 55.2 9.5 15.2
2023 547 54.2 10.0 19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westlake High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 518 45.8 11.3 n/a
1990 505 39.9 12.6 n/a
1991 488 40.7 11.9 n/a
1992 511 39.3 13.0 n/a
1993 501 37.8 13.3 n/a
1994 485 36.9 13.1 2.3
1995 489 37.5 13.0 3.1
1996 489 37.5 13.0 3.1
1997 488 33.6 14.5 4.1
1998 505 32.8 15.4 4.8
1999 500 34.7 14.4 4.4
2000 545 39.4 13.8 3.7
2001 539 40.6 13.3 5.6
2002 533 49.6 10.7 3.4
2003 533 49.6 10.7 3.4
2004 526 n/a n/a n/a
2005 528 39.7 13.3 4.4
2006 524 39.0 13.4 6.1
2007 539 40.4 13.3 5.6
2008 551 42.6 12.9 5.1
2009 584 45.4 12.9 5.7
2010 589 43.0 13.6 2.7
2011 594 46.6 12.7 4.2
2012 587 45.9 12.7 5.6
2013 575 46.7 12.3 6.4
2014 587 44.5 13.1 6.6
2015 589 45.0 13.0 8.8
2016 560 54.0 10.3 10.2
2017 552 51.9 10.6 5.8
2018 554 47.0 11.7 5.4
2019 538 46.8 11.4 6.3
2020 561 55.7 10.0 n/a
2021 543 54.2 10.0 13.6
2022 528 55.2 9.5 15.2
2023 547 54.2 10.0 19

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.1%0.0%0.4%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.1%99.3%
201499.1%0.0%0.2%99.8%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.7%99.3%99.8%
201599.3%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%
201699.8%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201899.8%0.0%0.2%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%
201999.6%0.0%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%99.8%
2020100.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westlake High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $83 (0.4%) $21,425 (99.6%) $21,507
2020 $490 (2.3%) $20,724 (97.7%) $21,213
2021 $514 (2.4%) $21,308 (97.6%) $21,822
2022 $625 (2.6%) $23,186 (97.4%) $23,811

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westlake High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 221st of 1207 High schoolsRanks 281st of 1228 High schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Westlake High School)88.867
 21.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mount Pleasant Central School District)94.180.4
 13.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course English (Westlake High School)94.986.7
 8.2%
   End of Course English (Mount Pleasant Central School District)94.286.1
 8.1%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Earth Science (Westlake High School)95.496.5
 1.1%
   End of Course Earth Science (Mount Pleasant Central School District)95.595.7
 0.2%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Living Environment (Westlake High School)83.372.9
 10.5%
   End of Course Living Environment (Mount Pleasant Central School District)92.785
 7.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Westlake High School)89.488.8
 0.6%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Mount Pleasant Central School District)89.488.8
 0.6%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students538547
 1.7%
African American56
 20%
American Indian00
Asian1628
 75%
Hispanic6595
 46.2%
Pacific Islander00
White447412
 7.8%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.3%19%
 12.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended Westlake High School.

Students at Westlake High School are 75% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Westlake High School ranks 281st of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Westlake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Columbus Elementary School
Elementary : Hawthorne Elementary School
Middle : Westlake Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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