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About this school
Westlake High School is
a suburban public school
in Atlanta, Georgia that is part of Fulton County School District.
It serves 2,056 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.7:1.
Its teachers have had 40 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 9 - 12
2,056 Students
116 Teachers
2400 Union Rd SWContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Westlake High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 26, 2026
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Westlake High School
$26,467
raised using DonorsChoose
40
projects
funded
26
teachers
funded
136
donors
3
projects
for
basic supplies
10
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
Westlake High School has received support from
86 individuals from Georgia and
50 individuals out-of-state.
