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Westlake High School

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Westlake High School ranks 167 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

167^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 63% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Westlake High School is a public high school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 2,156 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Fulton County School District, which is ranked 47th out of 206 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Westlake High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 126th out of 438 Georgia high schools in 2018-2019 to 167th out of 458 in 2023-2024, its performance is generally stronger than the nearby Banneker High School and Skyview High School. However, it lags behind the performance of Langston Hughes High School, which has higher graduation rates and test scores in several subject areas.

Westlake High School faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores, a high percentage of students from low-income families (53.39% in 2023-2024), and a declining statewide ranking. Despite an increase in spending per student, from $9,372 in 2016-2017 to $10,717 in 2018-2019, the school's academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement, indicating that factors beyond just funding may be influencing student outcomes. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of Westlake High School's students.

2,056

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,241

Per pupil spending ?

48.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2400 Union Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30331

(470) 254-6400

District: Fulton County

Feeder schools for Westlake High School:

Elementary:	Lee Elementary School
	Randolph Elementary School
	Stonewall Tell Elementary School
	Wolf Creek Elementary
Middle:	Sandtown Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.4%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2015 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓92% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 20% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg53%

Georgia avg42%

167^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From bottom 47% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 20High Schools in the Fulton County

47^th of 206Fulton County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	50.2	167 of 452	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.8	167 of 458	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.0	194 of 442	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.3	213 of 429	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.4	227 of 410	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.7	126 of 438	71.2%	★★★★☆
2018	54.7	132 of 428	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.8	176 of 420	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.0	191 of 426	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	38.8	232 of 435	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.9	232 of 425	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.8	195 of 425	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	47.7	219 of 396	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.8	254 of 402	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.6	227 of 384	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.7	266 of 372	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	35.6	275 of 370	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	40.6	239 of 358	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	44.8	204 of 335	39.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I50%+6 vs state

American Literature and Composition41%~ state avg

Biology40%-4 vs state

United States History34%-5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, July 23, 2022

I love this school! Westlake High School is the best school for my child! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, March 23, 2019

Do not expect this school to care about your child and their communication is horrible. Although there are several great teachers, there are plenty that are disrespectful to students (slamming doors in students face), that do not teach, or just don’t care to listen to the student. The administration Is dismissive to the students concerns when trying to seek help and they side with the wrongful teachers, which indirectly encourages the behavior. Save yourself the headache. Select a different school! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 25, 2017

I love the classes Westlake offer i.e digital technology, law & order to name a couple. My son is only a freshman and already taken these courses. Westlake gives a more uppity environment, which was perfect for my child's personality. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

My Son and I have had a great exp. with Westlake High! Also am pleased with low problems with kids at the school. This is my son last year before going off to college! good luck on the up coming school year and thanks for perpairing my son for his next level of advanced education!! Thanks for everything! BS. Close Quote

Schools Near Westlake High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westlake High School	Public	9-12	2400 Union Rd SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-6400	2,056	114	18.0	48.8%	5 (0.2%)	1,920 (93.4%)	69 (3.4%)	8 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	47 (2.3%)	50.2	167^th of 452 public high schools	63.1%		52.8	167^th of 458 public high schools	63.5%		41.3	50.5	40.1	33.8	$16,241	$543	$15,698
D. M. Therrell High School	Public	9-12	3099 Panther Trl SW	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5300	964	68	14.0	100.0%	2 (0.2%)	910 (94.4%)	36 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.0%)	14.8	392^nd of 452 public high schools	13.3%		10.7	418^th of 458 public high schools	8.7%	26	19.2	18.2	15.1	18.3	$27,908	$1,395	$26,513
Benjamin E. Mays High School	Public	9-12	3450 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5100	1,338	112	11.9	100.0%	1 (0.1%)	1,214 (90.7%)	105 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	14 (1.0%)	25.1	329^th of 452 public high schools	27.2%		18.5	370^th of 458 public high schools	19.2%	41	21.3	17.7	24.8	34.4	$26,366	$1,747	$24,619
New Manchester High School	Public	9-12	4925 Highway 92/166	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-2700	1,894	103	18.4	65.6%	82 (4.3%)	1,441 (76.1%)	278 (14.7%)	13 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (4.0%)	35.7	265^th of 452 public high schools	41.4%		38.3	250^th of 458 public high schools	45.4%	15	30.1	20.8	37.6	37.6	$11,925	$454	$11,471
Langston Hughes High School	Public	9-12	7501 Hall Rd	Fairburn	30213	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3620	1,891	104	18.1	100.0%	7 (0.4%)	1,748 (92.4%)	97 (5.1%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (1.6%)	36.6	256^th of 452 public high schools	43.4%		19.7	365^th of 458 public high schools	20.3%	109	25.5	35.0	34.4	43.5	$15,880	$1,135	$14,745
Wellspring Living	Public	6-12	3965 Roosevelt Hwy	Atlanta	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 246-9998	6	1	12.0		0 (0.0%)	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Atlanta Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	5651 Stonewall Tell Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 656-4522	24	6	4.0	87.5%	6 (25.0%)	17 (70.8%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School	Public	9-12	2520 E County Line Rd	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-6700	1,460	83	17.6	79.7%	104 (7.1%)	684 (46.8%)	614 (42.1%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (0.7%)	40 (2.7%)	17.8	373^rd of 452 public high schools	17.5%		23.9	329^th of 458 public high schools	28.2%	44	20.9	21.0	22.5	17.0	$12,252	$478	$11,774
Banneker High School	Public	9-12	6015 Feldwood Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 254-3410	1,695	125	13.5	100.0%	7 (0.4%)	1,541 (90.9%)	104 (6.1%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (2.0%)	22.5	344^th of 452 public high schools	23.9%		16.8	383^rd of 458 public high schools	16.4%	39	21.6	27.3	23.3	26.6	$18,662	$1,246	$17,416
Promise Career Institute School	Public	9-12	3605 Main Street	College Park	30337	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(470) 254-8043	247	23	10.6	76.9%	1 (0.4%)	218 (88.3%)	20 (8.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake High School

How many students attend Westlake High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,056 students attended Westlake High School.

What district is Westlake High School in?

Fulton County

Is Westlake High School a good school?

Westlake High School ranks 167^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Westlake High School?

Students at Westlake High School are 93% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Westlake High School?

Westlake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lee Elementary School
Elementary : Randolph Elementary School
Elementary : Stonewall Tell Elementary School
Elementary : Wolf Creek Elementary
Middle : Sandtown Middle School

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