Westlake High School (Fulton County, Georgia)
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Westlake High School is a secondary school located in unincorporated Fulton County, Georgia, United States.
Westlake has an Atlanta, Georgia address but is outside of the Atlanta city limits. It is a suburban high school located in a predominantly middle class community.
As a part of the Fulton County School System consolidation plan, Westlake was formed in 1988 by the closing of Westwood High School and Lakeshore High School. The new school uses the old Westwood High School facility.
[edit] Magnet Program
Westlake is the Math and Science Magnet School in south Fulton County. Students that wish to participate in the program are required to meet a minimum standard of qualification. Magnet students take advanced math, science, engineering, and technology courses both during normal school hours and in a before school class period known as Zero Period. All students are required to maintain a minimum grade point average to remain in the program.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- Westlake was recognized by the National Football League in 2005 as having the most alumni listed as active players on NFL rosters.
