Benjamin E. Mays High School vs. Westlake High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Benjamin E. Mays High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Westlake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,268 students in grades 9-12, Benjamin E. Mays 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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.
Serving 2,269 students in grades 9-12, Westlake High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,268 students
2,269 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
117 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1604 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1583 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
≤10%
Graduation Rate
71%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
396
639
Grade 10 Students
317
582
Grade 11 Students
299
567
Grade 12 Students
256
481
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
3%
% Black
91%
94%
% White
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%