Whitewater High School

Whitewater High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
100 Wildcat Way,  Fayetteville, GA
Fayette County Public Schools
4.0
4.6
1,347 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steven Cole
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
75.1%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
342:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
56.7%
Black
23.8%
Hispanic
10.3%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
University of Georgia 458 Students
Georgia State University 340 Students
Kennesaw State University 256 Students
Georgia Southern University 241 Students
Mercer University 210 Students
Auburn University 182 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 175 Students
Emory University 165 Students
University of West Georgia 155 Students
Georgia College & State University 151 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 127 Students
Biology 116 Students
Nursing 87 Students
Psychology 83 Students
Computer Science 76 Students
Marketing 74 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 69 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 41 Students
Finance 38 Students
Mechanical Engineering 37 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 349 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/2/2025
The people in high school I meet that I liked the most were my fellow students. The academics were okay and the overall school experience was nice.
5.0 Junior
11/8/2024
Whitewater High school has given me a very rich high school experience. There is so much to get involved with and our academics are constantly above and beyond.
3.0 Alum
11/1/2024
The science and math courses are pretty decent, but the English curriculum is terrible. I read ONE book in most of my English classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 16 Reviews
5.0 student
10/3/2024
Honestly it's a school, nothing too special.
1.0 parent
4/19/2021
School is very racist to black kids.
5.0 student
1/12/2021
This school is ideal for any learning style. If you are a new Fayette county resident or have been a resident and your child is ready to go to high school, take it from me... hands-down, this is the best school in the area! The school has its fair share of homework, but the teachers and support staf...
5.0 parent
3/25/2020
I have been pleasantly surprised. We came from another state up north and feared that the standards would be lower. They are not. Graduating students are attending Ivy League schools, excellent private colleges and universities, and public institutions. This is a highly rated school district for a r...

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Whitewater High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Fayetteville, GA and is served by the Fayette County Public Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,347 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Whitewater High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $831,857. Discover additional schools in the area, like Foundry Academy, The Foundry, Whitewater Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Fayetteville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whitewater High School.

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