WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Westside High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bibb County school district, located in Macon, GA with about 1,137 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 59 teachers, Westside High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Westside High School, located at 2851 Heath Road in Macon, Georgia, is a public secondary school operating under the Bibb County School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academic coursework, extracurricular activities, and career-focused programs. The campus provides a structured learning environment designed to foster student achievement and personal growth within the Macon-Bibb County area.

The school offers a diverse range of opportunities, including college preparatory classes, athletics, and various student organizations, reflecting the district's commitment to holistic education. By focusing on both traditional academic benchmarks and the development of essential life skills, Westside High School aims to equip its graduates with the tools necessary to navigate their future careers or higher education pursuits. For more specific details regarding their curriculum, faculty, or upcoming school events, stakeholders and parents are encouraged to visit their official website at [schools.bibb.k12.ga.us/westside](http://schools.bibb.k12.ga.us/westside).

For more information, contact Westside High School at (478) 779-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2851 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
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WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Macon, GA with about 1,137 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bibb County
Total Students:
1,137
Teachers:
59.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,137 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.9%
White
6.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
2.0%
Asian
0.6%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.