Whitewater High School enrolled 38 Asian students for the 2024-25 school year, reflecting a 2.6% decline compared to the prior year, according to the Georgia Department of Education.
The overall student body at Whitewater High School numbered 1,285 in the 2024-25 school year. Asian students comprised 3% of that population, making them the school’s smallest demographic group.
Located within the Fayette County School District, the school is overseen by the central office in Fayetteville.
Out of 24 schools in the Fayette County School District, McIntosh High School had the largest Asian student body in 2024-25, registering 280 students.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the breakdown of public school students in Georgia was approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
The rate of chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing 10% or more instructional days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education reports. In an effort to increase attendance, GaDOE initiated a statewide program that includes a real-time attendance dashboard, a public outreach campaign, and targeted support for districts with higher needs.
In 2025, Georgia lawmakers revised school attendance statutes to prohibit expulsions solely due to absenteeism. The updated law provides for additional reporting and is designed to coordinate with pathways to diplomas through alternative means.
Georgia’s average student-to-teacher ratio was around 14:1 as of 2026, which is an improvement over the national average of 15:1, according to state data.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 1,559 | 31 | 2% |
| 2011-12 | 1,493 | 29 | 2% |
| 2012-13 | 1,382 | 41 | 3% |
| 2013-14 | 1,384 | 27 | 2% |
| 2014-15 | 1,429 | 42 | 3% |
| 2015-16 | 1,410 | 42 | 3% |
| 2016-17 | 1,460 | 43 | 3% |
| 2017-18 | 1,468 | 44 | 3% |
| 2018-19 | 1,421 | 56 | 4% |
| 2019-20 | 1,412 | 56 | 4% |
| 2020-21 | 1,331 | 53 | 4% |
| 2021-22 | 1,303 | 52 | 4% |
| 2022-23 | 1,347 | 53 | 4% |
| 2023-24 | 1,307 | 39 | 3% |
| 2024-25 | 1,285 | 38 | 3% |
