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Westside High School

1002 Patriots Way, Augusta, GA 30907Richmond County
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
999
Students
Total enrolled
88%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$15,323
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
7% vs nat'l
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
14% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 999 students in grades 09–12 in Augusta, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,323 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
17.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Westside High School is a large high in Augusta, Georgia, serving grades 09–12 with 999 students. The district invests $15,323 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Westside High School

999
Total Students
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
98%
Free Lunch
57
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution545 male · 454 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility98%
National avg 52% · 979 students
Student Composition
15%
73%
Asian1%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black73%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130438001542

Academic Outcomes at Westside High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
88
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
88%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,323Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,323
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,742
Student Support$2,911
Administration$1,839
Operations$2,299
Other$1,532
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,323 spent per student, an estimated $6,788 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
36%
State government
40.0%
Local (property tax)
35.6%
Federal programs
24.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 88% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 98% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyRichmond County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (706)868-4030
NCES ID: 130438001542
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Augusta seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
1002 Patriots Way, Augusta, GA 30907
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.