Serving 1,387 students in grades 9-12, Whitewater High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitewater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Whitewater High School's student population of 1,387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitewater High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitewater High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
24%
36%
White
57%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitewater High School's ranking?
Whitewater High School is ranked #176 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Whitewater High School often compared to?
Whitewater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Starrs Mill High School, Mcintosh High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitewater High School?
The graduation rate of Whitewater High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Whitewater High School?
1,387 students attend Whitewater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Whitewater High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitewater High School?
Whitewater High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitewater High School offer ?
Whitewater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitewater High School part of?
Whitewater High School is part of Fayette County School District.
School Calendar
View the Whitewater High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Semester
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 9/9/2017
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