Westlake High School

Westlake High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2400 Union Rd SW,  Atlanta, GA
Fulton County Schools
3.9
4.0
2,073 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alexandra Bates
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
113
Full Time Teachers
113
Teachers in First or Second Year
14%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
26%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
364:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Black
93.3%
Hispanic
3.5%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
White
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Best HS For Athletes in Georgia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Georgia State University 1,114 Students
University of Georgia 699 Students
Clark Atlanta University 635 Students
Kennesaw State University 534 Students
Florida A&M University 521 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 506 Students
Georgia Southern University 505 Students
Tuskegee University 469 Students
Spelman College 462 Students
Howard University 440 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 337 Students
Biology 324 Students
Psychology 245 Students
Nursing 245 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 157 Students
Computer Science 152 Students
Marketing 121 Students
Film and Video Studies 110 Students
Graphic Design 85 Students
Small Business Management 83 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 511 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/11/2025
While I have personal experiences all the good and bad the school can offer. The school can be rough at times, but I still think it better than most of the surronding schools.
3.0 Senior
6/5/2025
Although I had never planned to attend Westlake, it played a huge role in shaping me into who I am today. I could speak a lot on the downsides to the school such as administration, food, and even some classes. But I am also aware there was a lot of good, such as the Lion community, communication, and overall the time I spent there. High school was kind of tough for me, but I also look back and realize I had what fun I could.
4.0 Junior
6/1/2025
It was hard but it's a good school. Freshman and sophomore year in the magnet program was the easiest. Junior year was hard.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 21 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/8/2025
Westlake needs its own Principle. M. FREEMAN is spread to thin to even respond to concerned parents emails. Westlake lake is headed down the wrong path. My daughter was givin a full schedule. And two of those classes dont even have a teacher. Its over crowed in the hall and the students express how...
5.0 parent
10/18/2022
I love Westlake for my scholar, the Magnet program exceeds my expectations, AP courses are challenging, while at the same time fun for my scholar. My daughter is in cheer as well as a slew of other programs, and I am proud to be a parent of a student who has been in South Fulton County since 2nd gra...
5.0 parent
2/18/2022
Westlake High School has exceeded my expectations. My daughter began this year as a freshman at Westlake. Coming from a private school, we had concerns about the larger classroom sizes, teachers ability to effectively teach so many students at once, bullying etc. - We have not experienced any issues...
5.0 parent
1/18/2022
This school is so diverse! I love the participation of the community. Great involvement from teachers in every aspect of my child's life. What a blessing to have the school in the South Fulton Community!!

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Westlake High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Atlanta, GA, in the South Fulton neighborhood, and is served by the Fulton County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,073 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Westlake High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.36, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $577,217. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arlington Christian School, Fulton Leadership Academy, Black Star Educational Institute, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westlake High School.

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