Westlake High School (Ohio)

Westlake High School is a public high school located in Westlake, Ohio, west of Cleveland, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Westlake City Schools district. Its principal is Paul Wilson. It has two assistant principals: Ned Lauver and Bridget Elias.ArtsThe Westlake High School music program has various choral and performance groups including a singing/dancing show choir Company D, a Symphonic Chorus, Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, an Octet group, an elite Chorale, as well as a Mixed Choir. The choral program continues to receive the highest marks each year at the Ohio Music Education Association competitions as well as out-of-state competitions. The music programs also travel to give back to society through music and volunteer work. The instrumental music program has a Class AA Symphonic Wind Ensemble, a string orchestra, two jazz ensembles, a concert band, and numerous other small performing groups. The 160-person Demon Marching Band, known to many as "The Pride of Westlake" has performed at the Rose Bowl and the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade.Student Information (as of 2006)Subgroups: Economically disadvantaged students: 5% (state average: 35%) Disabled students: 11% (state average: 14%) Gifted students: 24% (state average: 16%) Migrant students: n/a (state average: <1%) Limited English proficient (LEP) students: n/a (state average: 2%)Attendance and Completion: Attendance rate: 81% (state average: 94%) Mobility rate: 8% (state average: n/a) Graduation rate: 99% (state average: 86%)School Discipline: Fighting/violence incidents: 87 Vandalism incidents: 23 Weapons incidents: 1 Drug/alcohol incidents: 91Teacher InformationTeacher Credentials: Temporary Teaching Certificate: <1% Fully certified: 100%