Westlake High School
2400 Union Rd Sw, Atlanta, Georgia | (470) 254-6400|
(470) 254-6400
#4,741 in National Rankings
Overall Score 73.15/100
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Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,461
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Overview of Westlake High School
Westlake High School is ranked 120th within Georgia. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Westlake High School is 43%. The total minority enrollment is 100%, and 43% of students are economically disadvantaged. Westlake High School is 1 of 18 high schools in the Fulton County Schools.
Westlake High School 2024 Rankings
Westlake High School is ranked #4,741 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
43%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
8%Mathematics Proficiency
38%Reading Proficiency
37%Science Proficiency
37%Graduation Rate
93%
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How Westlake High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 432 schools ranked in Georgia.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #6,040 | #136 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #6,556 | #170 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #7,789 | #191 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #4,640 | #114 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #8,355 | #156 |
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Students/Teachers at Westlake High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
2,461
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
99.8%
Minority Enrollment
99.8%
Minority Enrollment
93.3%
Black
3.5%
Hispanic
2.4%
Two or More Races
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
White
0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
43%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
37%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
7%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
119
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Test Scores at Westlake High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
21.4/100
Subject Proficiency:
Georgia administered the Georgia Milestones Assessment System to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
38
36
30
37
46
40
37
50
40
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Georgia Milestones Assessment System
55.9%
Georgia Milestones Assessment System Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
34.7%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
42.3%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
3.5%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
67.6%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
43%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
8%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
19%
Exam Pass Rate
11%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
19%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
12%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
63%
Exam Pass Rate
47%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
93% (somewhat above state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Fringe Rural
Charter School
No
Magnet School
No
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
18
Total Students
28,748
College Readiness (district average)
34.3
Proficient in Reading (district average)
46%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
36%
Proficient in Science (district average)
50%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
2400 Union Rd Sw
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
#4,741 in National Rankings
#120 in Georgia High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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