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#1065 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 47% in state

Westlake High School

High School · Fulton County · Atlanta, GA

A Fulton County high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2400 Union Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

  • Math 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation28.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$15,183
Chronic Absenteeism52.9%

Students at Westlake High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Westlake High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$61,548

Median home value

$277,900

Median rent

$1,264/mo

College educated

39.8%

Homeownership

50.7%

Poverty rate

18.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
28.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·258 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southwest Atlanta Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–123.4 mi68Compare →
D. M. Therrell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–125.0 mi1,005Compare →
Centennial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.89–12Not available1,731Compare →
Chattahoochee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.49–12Not available1,781Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fulton County

Schools in district
106
Rank in district
#65 of 104
District spending per student
$15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westlake High School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westlake High School

Westlake High School is a public high school in Atlanta, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 2,156 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,065 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westlake High School

What grades does Westlake High School serve?

Westlake High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Westlake High School?

Westlake High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,156 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westlake High School rank in GA?

Westlake High School ranks #1,065 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Westlake High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westlake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Westlake High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westlake High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Westlake High School a charter school?

No, Westlake High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Westlake High School a Title I school?

No, Westlake High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westlake High School?

53.4% of students at Westlake High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,156
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.9%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 30331)
63,418
Area average commute
34.8 min
Area median age
36.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30331; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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