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Westlake
Regional Information
West Lake Hills is on Farm Road 2244 on the west side of Lake Austin at the edge of the Edwards Plateau,
six miles west of downtown Austin in west central Travis County. The city today is comprised of 2,560 acres
(four square miles) with approximately 40 miles of public streets.
Westlake
Education and Workforce
Westlake High School is a comprehensive, four-year public high school. Westlake HS consistently receives
recognition at all levels, including its rank among the 100 best high schools in the country by Newsweek
magazine. It is one of just a few large, comprehensive high schools in the state to be rated Exemplary and
exceeds both regional and state standardized test score averages in all categories.
Westlake HS students excel academically, as well as in music, arts and athletics. WHS consistently boasts
impressive numbers in the National Merit competition, as a record 44 finalists received the honor in 2010.
Traditionally, about 95 percent of students continue their education after graduation; in 2012 that number
topped 99 percent.
Westlake High School offers a full slate of Advanced Placement courses, a Career and Technical Education
program, an acclaimed Performing Arts department, as well as special support programs such as The
Learning Center and Adult Transition Services.
Quality of Life
Westlake is close to shopping, major roadways, golf courses and hike and bike trails while still maintaining
the private secluded ambiance of this luxury community. The hills west of the city include more than 7,566
public acres. Residents of Westlake have access to boating, waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, rowing, canoeing, fishing and swimming in some of Texas’ most beautiful surroundings.
West Lake Hills offers
some of the most
spectacular,
hospitable living in
the heart of Texas Hill
Country.
Many locals take advantage of their close proximity to the natural wonders of Barton Springs, located right
at their proverbial backyards. This greenbelt area is a popular destination for recreation and relaxation, with
over eight hundred acres of protected parkland. There are plenty of bicycling and hiking trails located here,
as well as stunning old trees and sheer rock walls. But the highlight of the area is certainly the natural cold
springs themselves. Long considered an ideal spot for rejuvenation, Barton Springs is the ideal place to
spend a warm summer day.
West Lake Hills offers some of the most spectacular, hospitable living in the heart of Texas Hill Country. With
the golf haven of Lakeway located on one side and the vibrant city of Austin on the other, this suburb
encompasses the best of all worlds.
Westlake is one of the most exclusive luxury real estate areas in all of Austin. The city boasts gorgeous
homes, estates, and lakeside mountain retreats. The Westlake or "Westbank" area includes the Austin suburbs of both West Lake Hills and Rollingwood. A big draw to the area is the renowned Eanes Independent
School District.
West Lake Hills is unique in many ways. West Lake is a close-knit community of the nearby metropolitan
area of Austin, Texas. Situated on the Edwards Plateau, the town is peaceful and family-oriented. The area
is also naturally beautiful, and over the years residents and administrators have worked to preserve the rural
feel of West Lake Hills.
Texas
Rollingwood
The city of Rollingwood is a vibrant community nestled between Austin and West Lake Hills with a population of
1,412. There is an active neighborhood association, beautiful parks and unique shopping and restaurants.
Rollingwood is located within Eanes ISD.
Business Overview
The Westlake Chamber of Commerce aims to enhance the local business environment while encouraging
and supporting the uniqueness of the Westbank community. The city, with its lower property taxes and
affluent community, is naturally attractive for developers.