The Institute of Research, Engagement, and Design (iRED) is Westwood High School's whole-school magnet. 

iRED prepares students to be globally-minded, responsible citizens through an interdisciplinary, collaborative curriculum that emphasizes STEAM: the sciences, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.

iRED encompasses the entire school. The curriculum is not prescriptive; students can customize their high school experience to suit their passions and needs. Students can explore a number of different courses, programs, and interests throughout their experience, and identify new talents and interests along the way. Programs include fire management, EMS, engineering, sports medicine, computer science, business marketing, health science, digital art, Teacher Cadet, journalism and convergence media.

iRED benefits students looking for a challenging curriculum in the sciences and arts, students who wish to explore career opportunities through varied coursework in areas that interest them, and students who want to grow their 21st century skills like creativity and collaboration.

iRED is a lottery magnet. 

iRED is open to all students who live in the Westwood attendance zone. Richland Two students who live outside the Westwood attendance zone can apply for admittance via the district's choice application process which opens during October of each school year.