Westside High School enrolled 10 Asian students during the 2024-25 school year—a figure unchanged from the prior year, based on information reported by the Georgia Department of Education.
The school reported a total population of 1,078 students for 2024-25. Asian students represented 1% of the enrollment, making them the smallest demographic group at the school.
Westside High School is part of the Richmond County School District, which is headquartered in Augusta.
Of the 47 schools in Richmond County School District, Davidson Magnet School recorded the highest number of Asian students for the 2024-25 school year, with 37 enrolled.
According to the Georgia Department of Education’s Fiscal Year 2026-1 report, Georgia public schools enrolled over 1.7 million students. The largest share attended elementary grades (787,206 students, 45.9%), followed by middle school (388,733 students, 22.7%) and high school (539,092 students, 31.4%).
Chronic absenteeism remains widespread in Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. The statewide initiative launched by GaDOE introduced a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness push, and targeted programs for districts with high absentee rates.
Georgia lawmakers in 2025 passed legislation updating attendance rules, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The new law also expands reporting obligations and offers additional pathways for students seeking diplomas.
As of 2026, Georgia posted an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, which is lower than the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 804 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011-12 | 795 | 15 | 2% |
| 2012-13 | 810 | 16 | 2% |
| 2013-14 | 834 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014-15 | 764 | 22 | 3% |
| 2015-16 | 722 | 14 | 2% |
| 2016-17 | 735 | 14 | 2% |
| 2017-18 | 716 | 14 | 2% |
| 2018-19 | 817 | 24 | 3% |
| 2019-20 | 840 | 16 | 2% |
| 2020-21 | 851 | 17 | 2% |
| 2021-22 | 890 | 8 | 1% |
| 2022-23 | 959 | 9 | 1% |
| 2023-24 | 1,001 | 10 | 1% |
| 2024-25 | 1,078 | 10 | 1% |
