Westside High School

1002 Patriots Way
Augusta, GA 30907
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 906 students in grades 9-12, Westside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westside High School's student population of 906 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
906 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Westside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#2013 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westside High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Westside High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Westside High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
70%
36%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Westside High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
19%
37%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Westside High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westside High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in GA.
0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Westside High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Westside High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westside High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westside High School's ranking?
Westside High School is ranked #2013 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Westside High School often compared to?
Westside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Richmond County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westside High School?
The graduation rate of Westside High School is 87%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
906 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Westside High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside High School?
Westside High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside High School offer ?
Westside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Richmond County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 08, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 15, 2024 (Monday)

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5   11/20/2014
Westside High School is located in Richmond County, Georgia
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 906 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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