Summary:
Zip code 30907 in Augusta, GA is served by a single high school, Westside High School, which enrolls 1,088 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Richmond County school district.
Westside High School faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages across all tested subjects. In the most recent school year, only 8.0% of students scored proficient in Algebra I, 9.6% in Biology, and 20.5% in U.S. History, compared to state averages of 48.1%, 47.2%, and 38.5% respectively. The school ranks in the bottom 10% of Georgia high schools (409th out of 455), though this represents a slight improvement from the previous year. A critical concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 37.2%, which is more than double the state average of 17.7% and likely contributes to the low academic performance. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 85% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Despite these struggles, there are some positive signs. U.S. History proficiency more than doubled from 9.2% to 20.5% year-over-year, and this is the only subject where the school outperforms its district average. Biology also showed modest improvement, rising from 7.4% to 9.6%. The graduation rate of 84.3% exceeds the district average of 81.7%, though it remains below the state rate of 87.2%. The school's ranking improved from 424th to 409th, and its star rating increased from 0 to 1. While Westside High School remains in the bottom decile of Georgia high schools, the improvements in U.S. History and overall ranking suggest potential for continued progress, particularly if targeted interventions address the high absenteeism rate and foundational math skills.
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