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In 2013, Westwood High School was ranked by “Newsweek” as the 8th best high school in Texas and the 57th best high school in the U.S. overall.
Westwood High School is ethnically diverse, and the school attracts top students from the entire Round Rock Independent school district with its International Baccalaureate program. In addition to traditional and remedial classes, a gifted program, and an honors track, the school offers ambitious students the opportunity to earn college credits through an extensive AP program.
However, Westwood High School offers much more than an outstanding academic program. There are 20 different sport teams, and the school, year after year, fields a dominating baseball team and produces some of the best swimmers and divers in the state.
For non-athletes, there are a wide range of extracurricular activities and student clubs to join. Whether a student is social or academic, every student can find her own niche and a way to become a real part of the community at Westwood High School.
What Parents Are Saying
Parents love Westwood High School, and give it high marks at GreatSchools.org:
"[When] we relocated from out-of-state to Austin, I researched schools [...] and chose Westwood. My daughter was fortunate to get into the IB program here. I have to say the education she has received at Westwood is on par with, at the very least, a private school [...]"
"My daughter came to Westwood from a small private school, and I was concerned about the big change from 350 to 2500 students, but she has absolutely loved it. The classes are challenging, the teachers are excellent, and she has made many friends."
"[M]y daughter [is] on the verge of entering her senior year, [and] I already feel she is well prepared for her college education, and have no doubt she will excel at the next level. In a class of just under 700 students, over 300 just received an award for carrying over a 4.0 GPA through their junior year."
"I think that Westwood is a wonderful school. The band program is especially wonderful—it's like [an] extended family, and the children make friends so easily."
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