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Westlake High School

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Westlake High School ranks 224 th of 457 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

224^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 457 Georgia High Schools

Better than 51% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Westlake High School is a large public high school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 2,056 students in grades 9-12 within the Fulton County School District, where about half of the student body qualifies for free or reduced lunch. The school holds a 3-star rating and currently ranks 223rd out of 455 Georgia high schools, which is a step down from its previous two years in the 167th spot. Despite this ranking dip, Westlake remains a strong performer compared to most of its immediate neighbors—it outranks Banneker High School, D. M. Therrell High School, Benjamin E. Mays High School, and Skyview High School, with only Langston Hughes High School and New Manchester High School ranking higher nearby.

One of Westlake's standout strengths is its performance with African American students, where it ranks in the 72nd percentile statewide—a 4-star rating that is notably stronger than its overall school rating. The school also excels in Biology, with 49.3% proficiency that beats the state average and marks a big jump from the prior year. Graduation rates are another bright spot: 91.9% of students graduate, which matches the district average and exceeds the state's 87.2%. Westlake also earns a 3-star rating for its special education students, a meaningful achievement for a school of this size. On the flip side, Algebra I proficiency dropped from 50.5% to 37.4%, and U.S. History fell to 27.7%, which helps explain the overall ranking decline.

Chronic absenteeism has improved dramatically, falling from 40.1% to 25.7% in a single year—still above the district average of 16.6%, but far better than many nearby schools like Banneker (54%) or Skyview (87.7%). Westlake's per-student spending of $16,241 is moderate, and it achieves better outcomes than several schools that spend far more, such as Mays ($26,366) and Therrell ($27,908). While the recent ranking dip is worth watching, Westlake's strong graduation rate, improving attendance, and effective support for specific student groups suggest it remains a stable, reliable option in an area where many neighboring schools face far greater challenges.

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: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Above the Georgia median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (39% vs 45% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (26% vs 18% Georgia)

!United States History scores 11 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg57%

Georgia avg45%

224^th of 457

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 45% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 22High Schools in the Fulton County

48^th of 202Fulton 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
2026	40.1	224 of 457	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.2	166 of 451	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.8	166 of 454	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.0	197 of 448	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.3	216 of 431	49.9%	★★★☆☆
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%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	59.6	107 of 377	71.6%	★★★★☆
2025	70.6	77 of 391	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	74.9	59 of 382	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	70.1	74 of 384	80.7%	★★★★☆
2022	66.4	81 of 372	78.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	42.2	206 of 431	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.1	131 of 438	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	54.0	154 of 435	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.9	179 of 433	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.5	203 of 430	52.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	53.7	99 of 312	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	26.9	245 of 315	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	59.7	87 of 308	71.8%	★★★★☆
2022	49.1	130 of 295	55.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	38.6	235 of 436	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.1	224 of 442	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.0	178 of 436	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.7	230 of 436	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.0	244 of 427	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	45.6	162 of 339	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.1	87 of 347	74.9%	★★★★☆
2024	52.9	124 of 344	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	32.6	221 of 343	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.1	223 of 331	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)72nd percentile+21 vs school

Hispanic (2025)68th percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2026)52nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)52nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)46th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Biology49%~ state avg

Algebra I37%-11 vs state

United States History28%-11 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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)		Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	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%)	40.1	224^th of 457 public high schools	51.0%		50.2	166^th of 451 public high schools	63.2%	58	37.4	49.3	27.7					$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%)	22.6	343^rd of 457 public high schools	24.9%		14.8	391^st of 451 public high schools	13.3%	48	35.7	30.2	14.2					$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%)	28.5	298^th of 457 public high schools	34.8%		25.1	328^th of 451 public high schools	27.3%	30	23.7	35.9	29.5					$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%)	44.7	195^th of 457 public high schools	57.3%		35.7	264^th of 451 public high schools	41.5%	69	40.5	49.3	32.8					$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%)	46.7	182^nd of 457 public high schools	60.2%		36.6	255^th of 451 public high schools	43.5%	73	44.1	37.7	50.5					$15,880	$1,135	$14,745
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%)	2.8	453^rd of 457 public high schools	0.9%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0
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%)	17.4	374^th of 457 public high schools	18.2%		17.8	372^nd of 451 public high schools	17.5%	2	29.2	23.3	17.5					$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%)	34.3	262^nd of 457 public high schools	42.7%		22.5	343^rd of 451 public high schools	23.9%	81	27.6	35.7	43.4					$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%)	72.6	60^th of 457 public high schools	86.9%					(n/a)	71.8	60.2
Skyview High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5134 Old National Hwy	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Fulton County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 418-8812	346	11	32.9	88.4%	0 (0.0%)	314 (90.8%)	25 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	3.7	449^th of 457 public high schools	1.8%		3.7	449^th of 451 public high schools	0.4%		0.0	0.0	3.6					$11,982	$725	$11,257

Frequently Asked Questions about Westlake High School

What district is Westlake High School in?

Fulton County

Is Westlake High School a good school?

Westlake High School ranks 224^th of 457 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

How many students attend Westlake High School?

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

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