Serving 1,689 students in grades 9-12, Westwood High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Westwood High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westwood High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Westwood High School is ranked #244 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Westwood High School often compared to?
Westwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blythewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westwood High School?
The graduation rate of Westwood High School is 79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Westwood High School?
1,689 students attend Westwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Westwood High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westwood High School?
Westwood High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westwood High School offer ?
Westwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westwood High School part of?
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