Westside High School
- Westside High School serves 746 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Westside High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Westside High School's student population of 746 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 746 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Westside High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1565 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 58% | 37% |
| White | 31% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Westside High School is Lighthouse Care Center Of Augusta (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tutt Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Warren Road Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Warren Road Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 623 students
0.7 miles
311 Warren Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706)737-7225 0.7 PK-5 623 - Augusta Merry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 350 students
1.3 miles
415 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)737-7185 1.3 PK-5 350 - Augusta Tutt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 468 students
1.8 miles
495 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)737-7288 1.8 6-8 468 - Augusta Garrett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
2.2 miles
1100 Eisenhower Dr
Augusta, GA 30904
(706)737-7222 2.2 PK-5 466 - Augusta Langford Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 810 students
2.3 miles
3019 Walton Way Ext
Augusta, GA 30909
(706)737-7301 2.3 6-8 810
School Reviews
| 5 Westside High School is located in Richmond County, Georgia - Posted by Student/Alumni - stg27 |
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