Westwood High School

Summary:

Westwood High School is a public high school located in Palestine, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 438. The school is part of the Palestine Independent School District, which is ranked 831 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westwood High School faces several challenges, including a consistently low statewide ranking, with the school ranking between 1144 and 1383 out of around 1900-2000 high schools in Texas over the past 7 years. The school has maintained a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Texas high schools. Westwood High School struggles to perform well across various student subgroups, ranking particularly low for Hispanic, White, and English Language Learner students, though it performs better for its African American and Special Education student populations. The school's STAAR EOC (End of Course) proficiency rates are consistently below the state and district averages across all tested subjects, ranging from 18.89% to 56.36% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 44.73% to 69.1%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Cayuga High School, Neches High School, and Slocum High School, Westwood High School generally underperforms in terms of statewide rankings, academic achievement, and student group performances. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates on STAAR EOC exams and higher graduation rates with lower dropout rates. The challenges faced by Westwood High School may be attributed to factors such as its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively economically disadvantaged student population, as well as lower spending per student compared to some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1820 Panther Blvd
       Palestine, TX  75803-8483


(903) 729-1773

District: Westwood Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1353rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,782 Help


Feeder schools for Westwood High School:

Elementary:    Westwood Elementary
    Westwood Pri
Middle:    Westwood J H

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.0%
Hispanic:
27.7%
African American:
20.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.2% Help


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Compare Details Westwood High School ranks worse than 68.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.56. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westwood High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Westwood High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (20%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westwood High School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westwood High School is $11,782.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westwood High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood High School 1353rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Westwood High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Westwood Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood Independent School District (Isd) 831st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westwood High School

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Rank History for all students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.97 540th 1427 62.2%
2005 57.35 712th 1429 50.2%
2006 59.00 683rd 1430 52.2%
2007 67.44 490th 1497 67.3%
2008 68.59 437th 1510 71.1%
2009 70.75 360th 1539 76.6%
2010 65.15 552nd 1568 64.8%
2011 64.96 606th 1672 63.8%
2012 63.06 473rd 1603 70.5%
2013 57.21 688th 1652 58.4%
2014 45.97 1026th 1734 40.8%
2015 56.17 812th 1743 53.4%
2016 53.09 883rd 1762 49.9%
2017 38.72 1043rd 1777 41.3%
2018 44.76 922nd 1797 48.7%
2019 39.32 1144th 1857 38.4%
2021 35.87 1206th 1861 35.2%
2022 36.24 1206th 1876 35.7%
2023 30.06 1383rd 1961 29.5%
2024 32.56 1353rd 1987 31.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.80 239th 582 58.9%
2019 12.72 549th 604 9.1%
2021 14.78 529th 588 10.0%
2022 54.84 260th 664 60.8%
2023 21.46 564th 677 16.7%
2024 15.74 644th 730 11.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.97 776th 1113 30.3%
2019 25.15 919th 1136 19.1%
2021 31.91 833rd 1195 30.3%
2022 20.42 1087th 1278 14.9%
2023 14.08 1251st 1371 8.8%
2024 9.76 1361st 1435 5.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.18 1162nd 1347 13.7%
2019 30.49 1007th 1357 25.8%
2021 36.77 849th 1382 38.6%
2022 63.02 308th 1418 78.3%
2023 31.61 1034th 1478 30.0%
2024 37.62 948th 1547 38.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.91 654th 1794 63.5%
2019 45.47 941st 1818 48.2%
2021 36.80 1194th 1848 35.4%
2022 37.43 1148th 1847 37.8%
2023 28.79 1404th 1897 26.0%
2024 26.62 1431st 1883 24.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.04 856th 1781 51.9%
2019 43.26 1074th 1798 40.3%
2021 37.27 1164th 1815 35.9%
2022 36.48 1180th 1841 35.9%
2023 28.82 1353rd 1891 28.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.69 49th 1145 95.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 1025th 1784 42.5%
2019 37.98 1106th 1810 38.9%
2021 34.45 1188th 1829 35.0%
2022 39.35 1002nd 1837 45.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.56 1073rd 1803 40.5%
2019 33.96 1220th 1824 33.1%
2021 32.21 1251st 1840 32.0%
2022 34.11 1204th 1853 35.0%
2023 28.33 1376th 1913 28.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.74 504th 1013 50.2%
2019 22.24 815th 1024 20.4%
2021 35.02 623rd 1020 38.9%
2022 35.56 602nd 1031 41.6%
2023 25.71 796th 1069 25.5%
2024 37.61 595th 1065 44.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.39 1286th 1691 24.0%
2019 37.59 1099th 1714 35.9%
2021 46.23 866th 1743 50.3%
2022 19.44 1462nd 1762 17.0%
2023 27.27 1359th 1820 25.3%
2024 17.75 1553rd 1804 13.9%
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Rank History for White students at Westwood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.84 876th 1539 43.1%
2019 39.65 990th 1526 35.1%
2021 21.61 1253rd 1510 17.0%
2022 40.62 916th 1525 39.9%
2023 24.45 1245th 1576 21.0%
2024 22.61 1271st 1556 18.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 26, 2023

Open Quote Discipline is at best inconsistent and usually non-existent or far LESS than the punishment a kid should get, because kids rregularly disrespect teachers (and parents many times) some parents demand their kids be passed for nothing, and admin pressures teachers to pass kids too, as there are few real "standards" for all teachers to meet (a very few try), and teachers with standards have largely left the district because admin does not value them. Admin tries to put tons of window dressing on how low the school is...but if you check Schooldigger's ratings, you'll see this school's performance has dropped badly from 2018 to now, which means ALL of the current admin team that is not a new hire needs to be fired and replaced, because the school has been on a downward spiral for years and no one cares to fix it. It's shocking enough to hear parents tell me that they had kids making Cs and Fs at Palestine ISD and then come to Westwood and make As and Bs! Both can't be right, and if you've got half a brain in your head, it's obvious what's REALLY going on. Avoid enrolling your child in this district if you can! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Westwood High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 372 62 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 447
1989 393 56 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 462
1990 389 51 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 454
1991 393 57 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 464
1992 393 49 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1993 414 40 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1994 401 52 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1995 398 71 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 398 71 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 410 81 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1998 409 80 3 23 4 n/a n/a 0 519
1999 399 67 2 32 4 n/a n/a 0 504
2000 417 61 4 32 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2001 403 81 3 35 2 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 402 77 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2003 402 77 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2004 402 83 3 50 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2005 389 87 2 48 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2006 382 87 1 52 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 361 85 2 55 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2008 333 80 1 65 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2009 341 69 3 64 4 n/a n/a 0 481
2010 307 87 6 59 4 n/a n/a 0 463
2011 273 90 6 65 2 1 16 0 453
2012 277 92 8 55 1 2 14 0 449
2013 262 81 5 61 1 2 17 0 429
2014 259 84 4 60 0 2 15 0 424
2015 265 79 6 78 1 0 11 0 440
2016 247 85 5 90 1 0 10 0 438
2017 225 95 8 87 2 0 20 0 437
2018 214 99 5 91 1 0 15 0 425
2019 234 83 6 76 3 0 16 0 418
2020 232 87 2 98 3 0 19 0 441
2021 209 80 1 122 3 0 19 0 434
2022 183 63 0 123 3 1 27 0 400
2023 187 81 2 136 3 1 28 0 438
2024 182 81 2 112 4 0 23 0 404

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 Westwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 31.0 14.4 n/a
1989 462 n/a n/a n/a
1990 454 30.0 15.1 n/a
1991 464 30.4 15.2 n/a
1992 455 30.5 14.9 9.2
1993 463 30.0 15.4 8.9
1994 464 32.9 14.1 9.3
1995 486 35.8 13.6 8
1996 486 35.8 13.6 8
1997 516 36.0 14.3 8.3
1998 519 39.4 13.2 14.1
1999 504 37.9 13.3 22.8
2000 516 37.3 13.8 25
2001 524 38.7 13.5 25.4
2002 521 35.9 14.5 26.5
2003 521 35.9 14.5 26.5
2004 539 36.0 15.0 29.9
2005 527 36.4 14.5 29.8
2006 522 37.0 14.1 28.7
2007 505 38.1 13.3 39
2008 482 37.0 13.0 40.2
2009 481 40.4 11.9 36.8
2010 463 39.7 11.6 45.8
2011 453 39.8 11.3 43
2012 449 38.6 11.6 47.9
2013 429 37.4 11.4 48.5
2014 424 38.0 11.1 48.8
2015 440 41.0 10.7 54.5
2016 438 42.0 10.4 53.9
2017 437 39.8 10.9 60.2
2018 425 37.5 11.3 45.2
2019 418 40.0 10.4 44.7
2020 441 36.1 12.1 49.2
2021 434 41.1 10.5 55.5
2022 400 38.9 10.2 67.5
2023 438 35.7 12.2 69.2
2024 404 36.8 10.9 75.2

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 Westwood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 31.0 14.4 n/a
1989 462 n/a n/a n/a
1990 454 30.0 15.1 n/a
1991 464 30.4 15.2 n/a
1992 455 30.5 14.9 9.2
1993 463 30.0 15.4 8.9
1994 464 32.9 14.1 9.3
1995 486 35.8 13.6 8
1996 486 35.8 13.6 8
1997 516 36.0 14.3 8.3
1998 519 39.4 13.2 14.1
1999 504 37.9 13.3 22.8
2000 516 37.3 13.8 25
2001 524 38.7 13.5 25.4
2002 521 35.9 14.5 26.5
2003 521 35.9 14.5 26.5
2004 539 36.0 15.0 29.9
2005 527 36.4 14.5 29.8
2006 522 37.0 14.1 28.7
2007 505 38.1 13.3 39
2008 482 37.0 13.0 40.2
2009 481 40.4 11.9 36.8
2010 463 39.7 11.6 45.8
2011 453 39.8 11.3 43
2012 449 38.6 11.6 47.9
2013 429 37.4 11.4 48.5
2014 424 38.0 11.1 48.8
2015 440 41.0 10.7 54.5
2016 438 42.0 10.4 53.9
2017 437 39.8 10.9 60.2
2018 425 37.5 11.3 45.2
2019 418 40.0 10.4 44.7
2020 441 36.1 12.1 49.2
2021 434 41.1 10.5 55.5
2022 400 38.9 10.2 67.5
2023 438 35.7 12.2 69.2
2024 404 36.8 10.9 75.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Westwood High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $776 (7.1%) $10,117 (92.9%) $10,893
2020 $840 (7.9%) $9,738 (92.1%) $10,578
2021 $2,505 (21.3%) $9,277 (78.7%) $11,782

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westwood High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1144th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1383rd of 1961 High schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Westwood High School)4416
 28%
   End of Course Algebra I (Westwood Independent School District (Isd))6033
 27%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Westwood High School)6146
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Westwood Independent School District (Isd))6146
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Westwood High School)4546
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Westwood Independent School District (Isd))4546
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Westwood High School)3948
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Westwood Independent School District (Isd))3948
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Westwood High School)6458
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Westwood Independent School District (Isd))6458
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students418438
 4.8%
African American8381
 2.4%
American Indian33
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic76136
 78.9%
Pacific Islander01
White234187
 20.1%
Two or More Races1628
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%69.2%
 24.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Westwood High School.

Westwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Westwood Elementary
Elementary : Westwood Pri
Middle : Westwood J H

Westwood High School ranks 1353rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Westwood High School are 45% White, 28% Hispanic, 20% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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