Westside High School

Westside High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1002 Patriots Way,  Augusta, GA
Richmond County Schools
3.8
4.8
1,020 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Elizabeth Schad
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
20.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
286:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
Black
73.3%
White
15.4%
Hispanic
6.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia Southern University 154 Students
Georgia State University 152 Students
Augusta University 137 Students
University of Georgia 107 Students
Kennesaw State University 99 Students
Savannah State University 93 Students
Clark Atlanta University 75 Students
Albany State University 71 Students
Columbus State University 53 Students
Valdosta State University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 60 Students
Biology 53 Students
Business 41 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 19 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 120 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/2/2025
My experience at Westside was like most traditional students. I went to class had a little friend group and had good grades. I would personally only change the cleanliness of the school. The back hallway always smelled and there was a lot of roaches.
5.0 Senior
5/17/2024
I love westside so much. It is such a great school great teachers, and the education is so great and I appreciate everything that schools has done and is continuing doing.
1.0 Parent
1/9/2023
Too many issue and threats going on in this school. I don't feel any safety when it comes to my children..!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/13/2023
All 3 of my children attend Westside and it is an amazing school. It saddens me to see that the rating is so low because it does not represent what the school is at all. Amazing school, amazing staff, amazing students. It truly feels like one big happy family.
4.0 parent
3/12/2020
As a parent who was here and then had to move away. We left very sad. When we returned to Augusta area we ended up in Martinez in Col Co schools that have been a nightmare as far as High School. I am actively looking for a different place to live just to get my son back to Westside where he was trul...
5.0 other
12/12/2016
My daughter attended this school and graduated in 2015. She was special needs and Miss Tuff was her teacher. The best teacher in the world. From the custodial and cafeteria staff all the way to the administration; they really nurtured my daughter.
5.0 parent
6/8/2014
Both of my children attend Westside High School and we are very satisfied. The staff is caring and there s a family atmosphere, My children are taking advanced placement courses and are getting a great education.

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Westside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Augusta, GA and is served by the Richmond County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,020 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Westside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $216,744. Discover additional schools in the area, like Westminster Schools of Augusta, Augusta Christian Schools, Augusta Preparatory Day School, and more. Learn more about what Augusta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westside High School.

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