Neighborhood Information for the West End of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia

West End

Nearby Neighborhoods: Adair Park, Atlanta University, John Hope Homes, McDaniel Glen, Mozley Park, Castleberry Hill, Hunter Hills, Pittsburgh, Mechanicsville, Capitol View, Vine City, West Lake, Summerhill, English Avenue, Bankhead, Peoplestown, Downtown, Dixie Hills, Techwood, Carver Homes, Centennial Place, Bellwood, Grove Park, Grady, South Atlanta

Pros

Higher education at Atlanta University Center schools.
Close to major downtown Atlanta attractions.
Part of the Atlanta Beltline project.

Cons

Homes are older and may require renovation.
City noise and traffic.

The West End neighborhood is a historic district of Atlanta located a few miles southwest of downtown. Homes in the neighborhood date back to the early 1900's and display several different types of architecture including Victorian, Queen Anne, and the Bungalow. The neighborhood is undergoing efforts for revitalization and is fast becoming a highly desirable place to live in Atlanta. Proximity to downtown and public transit make commuting a breeze, and most necessary businesses are within walking distance of the neighborhood. Lower housing costs also increase the desirability of the area.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Bacchanalia
Category: American (New)
1198 Howell Mill Rd NW Ste 100
Atlanta, GA 30318
76 Reviews
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Rathbun's
Category: American (New)
112 Krog St Ste R
Atlanta, GA 30307
32 Reviews
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Alfredo's Italian Restaurant
Category: Italian
1989 Cheshire Bridge Rd
Atlanta, GA 31136
89 Reviews
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Two Urban Licks
Category: Bars, American (New)
820 Ralph McGill Blvd.
Atlanta, GA 30306
58 Reviews
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One Midtown Kitchen
Category: American (New)
559 Dutch Valley Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

Schools & Demographics in West End

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Brown Middle School	5 - 8	public
Gate City Heritage School	K - 5	private
K I P P Ways Academy	5 - 8	public
B T Washington High School	9 - 12	public
William Finch Elementary School	K - 5	public
Charles L Gideons Elementary School	K - 5	public
Connally Elementary School	K - 5	public
Cs King Women Leadership Academy	K - 12	public
Kipp Ways Academy	5 - 8	public
Dunbar Elementary School	K - 5	public

Brown Middle School

765 Peeples St Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310

Mr. Donell Underdue
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	170
7th	194
8th	183
Total students	546

Full-time Teachers	16
Student/Teacher Ratio	34
Number of Classrooms	50

Gate City Heritage School

1146 Abernathy Blvd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310

Mr. Woodie Pearson

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	52

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	6

K I P P Ways Academy

80 Joseph E Lowery Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30314

Ms. Kim Karacalidis
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Vocational Tecnology Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
Total students	296

Full-time Teachers	3
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	7

B T Washington High School

45 Whitehouse Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Mr. Carter Coleman
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	432
10th	297
11th	299
12th	290
Total students	1317

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	86

William Finch Elementary School

1114 Avon Ave Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310

Dr. Linda Paden
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	77
2nd	54
3rd	64
4th	69
5th	74
Total students	404

Full-time Teachers	29
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	60

Charles L Gideons Elementary School

897 Welch St Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310

Mr. Armstead Salters
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	103
2nd	93
3rd	83
4th	83
5th	81
Total students	587

Full-time Teachers	46
Student/Teacher Ratio	13
Number of Classrooms	30

Connally Elementary School

1654 S Alvarado Ter Sw
Atlanta, GA 30311

Ms. Mimi Robinson
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	66
2nd	82
3rd	72
4th	66
5th	63
Total students	450

Full-time Teachers	31
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	40

Cs King Women Leadership Academy

601 Beckwith St Sw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Ms. Melody Morgan
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	180

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Kipp Ways Academy

80 Joseph Lowery Blvd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Mr. David Jernigan
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
5th	88
6th	90
7th	73
8th	45
Total students	296

Full-time Teachers	15
Student/Teacher Ratio	20
Number of Classrooms	12

Dunbar Elementary School

403 Richardson St Sw
Atlanta, GA 30312

Ms. Betty Green
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	37
2nd	49
3rd	33
4th	34
5th	31
Total students	251

Full-time Teachers	11
Student/Teacher Ratio	23
Number of Classrooms	45

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Atlanta area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Atlanta, this community has a population of 4,706

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