Westlake Neighborhood Located in Atlanta Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

West Lake

Nearby Neighborhoods: Hunter Hills, Mozley Park, Dixie Hills, Grove Park, Bankhead, Rockdale, West End, Knight Park, Atlanta University, English Avenue, Vine City, Westhaven, John Hope Homes, Harland Terrace, Bellwood, Castleberry Hill, McDaniel Glen, Collier Heights, Adair Park, Techwood, Centennial Place, Georgia Tech, Downtown, Mechanicsville, Home Park

Pros

Public parks and greenspace.
Low housing costs.
Close to downtown Atlanta and attractions.

Cons

Homes are older and small.
Air quality in Atlanta during the summer is poor.

Westlake is primarily a residential neighborhood located west of downtown Atlanta. Residents here enjoy essential businesses within walking distance and access to public transportation. Downtown Atlanta, which is a mile or two away provides plenty of things to do at the Georgia Dome, Philips Arena, and Underground. Homes in the neighborhood are priced well below the national median price, and rental options are also readily available in 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
25 Reviews
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Joel Restaurant
Category: French
3290 Northside Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30327
101 Reviews
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Ecco
Category: Modern European
40 7th St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
22 Reviews
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Pricci
Category: Italian
500 Pharr Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
32 Reviews
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Pasta Da Pulcinella
Category: Italian
1123 Peachtree Walk NE
Atlanta, GA 30309

Schools & Demographics in West Lake

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
School Integrated Academy & Tech	9 - 12	public
Turner Middle School	5 - 8	public
Walter White Elementary School	K - 5	public
University Community Academy	K - 8	public
Excell Academy	9 - 12	private
Grove Park Elementary School	K - 5	public
Woodson Elementary School	K - 5	public
Herndon Elementary School	K - 5	public
Benjamin S Carson Preparatory School	7 - 9	public
B T Washington High School	9 - 12	public

School Integrated Academy & Tech

239 West Lake Ave
Atlanta, GA 30314

Ms. Monica Bomengen
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	22
10th	48
11th	44
12th	48
Total students	162

Full-time Teachers	6
Student/Teacher Ratio	27
Number of Classrooms	17

Turner Middle School

98 Anderson Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Ms. Karen Riggins
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
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
6th	105
7th	110
8th	147
Total students	362

Full-time Teachers	2
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	40

Walter White Elementary School

1890 Detroit Ave Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Ms. Tamarah Currie
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

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	62
2nd	56
3rd	56
4th	53
5th	38
Total students	310

Full-time Teachers	7
Student/Teacher Ratio	44
Number of Classrooms	25

University Community Academy

2050 Tigerflower Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Dr. Jim Harris
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
1st	57
2nd	55
3rd	53
4th	41
5th	36
6th	50
7th	55
8th	46
Total students	450

Full-time Teachers	25
Student/Teacher Ratio	18
Number of Classrooms	20

Excell Academy

2001 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Sw
Atlanta, GA 30310

Ms. Gwendolyn Poles Sands

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	40

Full-time Teachers	1
Student/Teacher Ratio	40
Number of Classrooms

Grove Park Elementary School

20 Evelyn Way Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318

Dr. Paula Snowden
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

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	86
2nd	65
3rd	87
4th	68
5th	67
Total students	457

Full-time Teachers	37
Student/Teacher Ratio	12
Number of Classrooms	36

Woodson Elementary School

1605 D L Hollowell Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30318

Dr. Viola Blackshear
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	59
2nd	65
3rd	57
4th	59
5th	64
Total students	389

Full-time Teachers	34
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	26

Herndon Elementary School

350 Temple St Nw
Atlanta, GA 30314

Dr. Betty Tinsley
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

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

Students Per Grade:
1st	50
2nd	51
3rd	55
4th	54
5th	56
Total students	332

Full-time Teachers	29
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	35

Benjamin S Carson Preparatory School

1890 D Hollowell Pkwy Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318

Laroyce
Atlanta Public Schools

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
7th	45
8th	42
Total students	125

Full-time Teachers	52
Student/Teacher Ratio	2
Number of Classrooms	61

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

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 1,732

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