- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlanta, GA
Westlake High School
Federal NCES profile for Westlake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130228001031
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #14 of 19
- high schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlake High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake High School ranks #14 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228001031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-305 students YoY
Westlake High School shrank from 2,461 students in 2022-23 to 2,156 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 118.6 → 112.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-305 students YoY 130228001031 · Atlanta, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,056 enr · 17.4:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Roswell High School (2,035 students)
Westlake High School shrank from 2,461 students in 2022-23 to 2,156 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 118.6 → 112.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Westlake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- Johns Creek Hi
Johns Creek High School
1,789 students
What this shows Westlake High School reports 2,056 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlake High School compares
Westlake High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,056 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,056
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,183
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 229 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.4%
White 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Westlake High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westlake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roswell High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johns Creek High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Atlanta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Atlanta High School
Standard public school
2,368 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeside High School
Standard public school
2,234 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Riverwood International Charter School
Standard public school
1,737 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Midtown High School
Standard public school
1,696 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Maynard Jackson High School
Standard public school
1,549 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Druid Hills High School
Standard public school
1,468 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,056 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westlake High School
How many students attend Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has 2,056 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 2,461 (2022-23) → 2,156 (2023-24), down 305.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake High School is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westlake High School?
36.7% of students at Westlake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake High School?
The largest demographic group at Westlake High School is African American at 93.4% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake High School?
Westlake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westlake High School rank among high schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake High School ranks #14 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Westlake High School, Fulton County also operates Roswell High School (2,035 students), Alpharetta High School (2,024 students), and Milton High School (1,999 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.