Westlake High School (Georgia)
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2400 Union Road S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30331 United States |
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| Coordinates | 33°41′30″N 84°34′45″W / 33.691715°N 84.579045°WCoordinates: 33°41′30″N 84°34′45″W / 33.691715°N 84.579045°W |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1988 |
| School board | Fulton County Schools |
| Superintendent | Jeff Rose |
| Principal | Alexandra Bates |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2088 (July 2015) |
| Color(s) | Blue, silver, and white |
| Mascot | Lions |
| Feeder schools | Sandtown Middle School, Camp Creek Middle School |
| Website | Westlake High School |
Westlake High School is a high school located in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. Westlake is notable for its football program. In 2005, the school had six graduates on NFL rosters, more than any high school in the nation.
As a part of the Fulton County School System consolidation plan, Westlake was formed in 1988 by the closing of Westwood and Lakeshore High Schools. The new school used the old Westwood facility until 2008, when Westlake moved into a new state-of-the-art school next to the old campus.
In the 2012-13 school year, the school received favorable media coverage when CNN's HLN news broadcast a feature segment on then Westlake principal Dr. Grant Rivera and his efforts in engaging students, parents, and faculty in achieving academic and extra-curricular success in today's challenging social environment.
Westlake's Math/Science Magnet Program prepares students for the academic and career fields of math, science, engineering, and technology through rigorous instruction, relevant experiences, and supportive relationships.
The magnet program at Westlake seeks to provide an academically rigorous foundation for math, science, engineering, and media-based careers. Students are exposed to courses that offer real-world problems and inquiry-based instruction. The program develops partnerships with universities and businesses so that students have access to relevant instructional and internship experiences in medical science, engineering, and media. Students are also encouraged to participate in academic, athletic, and artistic extracurricular activities that support their achievement.
Westlake's magnet program is modeled after college programs in medical science, engineering, and computer science. Each course of study has associated extracurricular clubs and teams, as well as junior and senior summer research internship opportunities available at both Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University. Students attend monthly forums with guest speakers from college and industry on topics ranging from college planning to careers.
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