- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Augusta, GA
Westside High School
Federal NCES profile for Westside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130438001542
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westside High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 7
- high schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westside High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Westside High School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 81.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 130438001542 · Augusta, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,088 enr · 19.1:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Westside High School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 81.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Westside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- This school
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- Glenn Hills Hi
Glenn Hills High School
839 students
What this shows Westside High School reports 1,088 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westside High School compares
Westside High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,088
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$13,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 77.2%
White 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Westside High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenn Hills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westside High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Augusta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Academy of Richmond County High School
Standard public school
1,178 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Cross Creek High School
Standard public school
1,152 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Butler High School
Standard public school
878 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Glenn Hills High School
Standard public school
839 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Laney High School
Standard public school
736 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Josey High School
Standard public school
625 students 12.8:1 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 (~1,088 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westside High School
How many students attend Westside High School?
Westside High School has 1,088 students enrolled. It is a high school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 999 (2022-23) → 1,020 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside High School is 19.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westside High School?
98.0% of students at Westside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westside High School?
The largest demographic group at Westside High School is African American at 77.2% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westside High School?
Westside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Westside High School rank among high schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Westside High School ranks #2 of 7 high schools in Augusta, 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 Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Westside High School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Hephzibah High School (1,041 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.