Westlake High School
2400 Union Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30331. 543 graduates in the Class of 2024, and 72.2% of them enrolled in college within a year.
49% of students here are economically disadvantaged. Schools with that profile send about 63.1% of graduates to college; Westlake High School sends 72.2%, 9 points more than expected.
The path from Westlake
How we measure this- 1
The year after graduation, Class of 2024
Georgia public college 32.8%Georgia private college 5.5%Out-of-state college 29.7%Georgia technical college 4.2%Career credential, working 4.2%Working, not in college 12.2%Not found in Georgia records 11.4%Share of the 543 graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
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Where they enrolled
Top Georgia colleges for the Class of 2024, by number of students.
Most common out-of-state choices: Alabama A & M University, Tuskegee University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. (Georgia reports these in rank order without counts.)
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What those colleges lead to
College Students from here Graduation rate Avg. net price / yr Median earnings, 10 yrs Median debt Georgia State University 53 51% $12,365 $51,903 $21,500 Kennesaw State University 47 50% $16,325 $62,766 $21,500 Albany State University 17 30% $14,511 $44,975 $21,750 Atlanta Technical College 14 56% $2,240 $37,957 $10,500 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 12 94% $12,028 $114,210 $19,500 College figures: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Graduation rate is within 150% of normal time. Earnings are for former students working and not enrolled.
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Five and eight years later
Class of 2019, five years after high school
Class of 2016, eight years after high school
Highest credential earned, as a share of graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA, High School Graduate Outcomes.
College-going over time
Share of each graduating class enrolled in college the following year. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Ready for college work?
Learning support: share of graduates who enrolled in a Georgia public college and were placed in remedial courses. Credits: share of all graduates. Source: Georgia GOSA.
Who attends
Enrollment, 2024-25. Source: Georgia GOSA report card downloads.
Where it is
Nearby high schools: D. M. Therrell High School (5.0 mi, 44.3% to college) · Benjamin E. Mays High School (5.2 mi, 51.8% to college) · New Manchester High School (5.3 mi, 55.4% to college) · Fulton Leadership Academy (5.7 mi, 53.4% to college) · Langston Hughes High School (6.0 mi, 51.5% to college)
Living near a school does not guarantee attendance. Check the Fulton County attendance zone for an address.
Compared with the district and state
| Measure | Westlake | Fulton County | Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in college within a year (Class of 2024) | 72.2% | 70.4% | 60% |
| 4-year graduation rate (2025) | 91.9% | — | 87.2% |
| Average SAT (2025) | 954 | — | 1,037 |
| HOPE eligible (2025) | 40% | — | 50% |
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Quick answers
- What percent of Westlake High School graduates go to college?
- 72.2% of the Class of 2024 at Westlake High School enrolled in college, compared with 60% in Georgia. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- Which colleges do Westlake High School graduates attend most?
- The colleges enrolling the most Westlake High School graduates are Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University and Albany State University. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- What is the graduation rate at Westlake High School?
- Westlake High School has a four-year graduation rate of 91.9%. Source: Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement.
- How many Westlake High School graduates finish a bachelor's degree?
- 24.8% of Westlake High School's Class of 2019 earned a bachelor's degree within five years. Source: Georgia GOSA.
