The Westwood School

The Westwood School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
14340 Proton Rd,  Dallas, TX
4.6
3.9
269 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Heather Lourcey, Head Of School
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$24,420

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
38
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
25
English
31
Reading
31
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
61.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.5%
Two or more races
6.9%
Black
6.9%
Hispanic
6.9%
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School Rankings

#8 Most Diverse Private HS in Texas
#19 Best Private K12 Schools in Texas
#25 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin 27 Students
Texas A&M University 14 Students
University of Oklahoma 14 Students
Rice University 12 Students
Southern Methodist University 11 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 7 Students
New York University 7 Students
Colorado State University 7 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 7 Students
Boston University 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 11 Students
Business 8 Students
Philosophy 7 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 6 Students
International Relations 6 Students
Political Science and Government 5 Students
History 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Engineering 3 Students
Economics 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 37 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/12/2024
We have 2 kids going there for 2 years. Westwood is a hidden jewel, and we can see the well-rounded progress in both of our kids.
5.0 Parent
11/10/2024
I enjoy being a part of the Westwood community. The parent involvement is so important. I feel I have a strong relationship with teachers and administrators, and I feel my child is happy and safe when she is at Westwood.
5.0 Parent
11/10/2024
The Westwood School is a wonderful, friendly, and very diverse. The teachers are lively and every student is encouraged to chat with the teachers, further strengthening the bond of the community. Our family has an amazing experience with this school because of these factors.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 60 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/13/2024
Our son is a "Lifer" with Westwood. He started in Kindergarten and is now in High School. We have experienced sports, grade level plays, Middle School, Covid, and Post Covid in an academic environment. All through the process, we have met great parents, amazing parent mentors (who teach you the rope...
1.0 parent
10/8/2024
There’s been some great teachers here. Unfortunately there’s a high turn over rate here that needs to get to the root cause which ultimately comes from the top. The head of school is a dictator and tries to silence families from saying anything negative. The board seems non-existent and definitely n...
5.0 parent
7/9/2024
My husband and I absolutely love The Westwood School. My son has been there since he was 1.5 years old (currently 4) and it is incredible to see his progression over the years. Westwood has fostered a love of learning, exploring, and responsibility in him, and the community is wonderful. I myself at...
5.0 parent
6/27/2024
Westwood is an amazing place for kids. It is a supportive environment that focuses on doing the right thing and your personal best. No school is perfect - but this place is the closest to it I have ever seen. If you want a place unlike anywhere else and how a school should be - you should check it o...

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