Westside High School
Westside High School serves 741 students in grades 9-12.
Westside High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
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 741 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 741 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westside High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1676 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 58% | 37% |
| White | 31% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Warren Road Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 616 students10
0.7 miles
311 Warren Rd
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 868-4022 0.7 PK-5 616 - Augusta Merry Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 364 students10
1.3 miles
415 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7185 1.3 PK-5 364 - Augusta Tutt Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 481 students10
1.8 miles
495 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7288 1.8 6-8 481 - Augusta Garrett Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 466 students10
2.2 miles
1100 Eisenhower Dr
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7222 2.2 PK-5 466 - Augusta Langford Middle School Math: 10% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 813 students10
2.3 miles
3019 Walton Way Ext
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7301 2.3 6-8 813
School Reviews
| 5 Westside High School is located in Richmond County, Georgia - Posted by Student/Alumni - stg27 |
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