Westside High School

Summary:

Westside High School is a public high school in Macon, Georgia, serving 1,025 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Bibb County School District, which is ranked 173 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Westside High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Georgia high schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 426 out of 458 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Westside High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state and county averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.3% of Westside students were proficient or better in American Literature and Composition, compared to 20.6% in Bibb County and 42% statewide. Similarly, only 6% of Westside students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 15.2% in Bibb County and 44% statewide. Westside High School's four-year graduation rate has also been consistently lower than the state and county averages, ranging from 70% to 78.7% over the past five years, compared to the state average of around 83-84%.

When comparing Westside High School to other high schools in the Bibb County district, it becomes clear that Westside is one of the lowest-performing schools. For example, Rutland High School, Howard High School, and Central High School all have significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and overall school rankings compared to Westside. The high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch at Westside High School suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's academic performance, and the fluctuations in per-student spending may also be contributing to the school's challenges in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2851 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206

(478) 779-3800

District: Bibb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
426^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,296

Feeder schools for Westside High School:

Elementary:	Heritage Elementary School
	Union Elementary School
	Veterans Elementary School
Middle:	Weaver Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 1,010

Racial breakdown:

African American:

83.6%

Hispanic:

9.3%

White:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westside High School ranks worse than 93% of high schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked high schools in the Bibb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westside High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (83.6%), Hispanic (9.3%), White (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westside High School is 16.9, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Bibb County School District! (See more...)

Compare Westside High School employs 59.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westside High School is $6,296, which is the lowest among 6 high schools in the Bibb County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westside High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Westside High School 426^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Westside High School in the ranking list.)

Bibb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bibb County 173^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Westside High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	43.51	209^th	335	37.6%
2007	40.59	240^th	358	33.0%
2008	29.56	297^th	370	19.7%
2009	27.54	313^th	372	15.9%
2010	24.46	327^th	384	14.8%
2011	25.88	340^th	402	15.4%
2012	13.51	365^th	396	7.8%
2013	11.20	400^th	425	5.9%
2014	19.00	380^th	425	10.6%
2015	17.75	373^rd	435	14.3%
2016	14.80	375^th	426	12.0%
2017	12.82	376^th	420	10.5%
2018	11.61	386^th	428	9.8%
2019	9.39	400^th	438	8.7%
2021	8.41	402^nd	410	2.0%
2022	8.33	405^th	429	5.6%
2023	8.34	420^th	442	5.0%
2024	8.72	426^th	458	7.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a student
Saturday, August 15, 2015

Very hard working school. So many changes have been made to keep it a highly respected school. The Football team is AMAZING, As well as the Marching band and other activities. The engineering program is very nice, and all of the teachers at the school know what they are doing. I would like to call out two AMAZING teachers: Mr. Scott and Mr. Womack. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Westside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	599	722	15	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	1348
1999	732	817	14	11	5	n/a	n/a	0	1579
2000	739	879	12	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	1639
2001	704	924	15	12	8	n/a	n/a	0	1663
2002	715	928	22	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	1681
2003	715	928	22	13	3	n/a	n/a	0	1681
2004	620	1031	36	13	11	n/a	n/a	0	1711
2005	562	1046	41	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	1668
2006	491	1206	54	19	7	n/a	n/a	5	1782
2007	428	1312	51	23	2	n/a	n/a	8	1824
2008	398	1353	48	25	1	n/a	n/a	12	1837
2009	202	1025	30	28	1	n/a	n/a	7	1293
2010	131	935	20	27	0	1	9	0	1123
2011	132	950	21	31	0	1	5	0	1140
2012	116	1032	20	23	1	1	5	0	1198
2013	96	991	17	27	1	0	9	0	1141
2014	80	907	17	28	1	0	13	0	1046
2015	82	970	13	31	0	0	13	0	1109
2016	75	971	8	24	0	0	16	0	1094
2017	70	1003	9	26	0	0	20	0	1128
2018	69	999	7	39	0	0	23	0	1137
2019	72	1013	13	41	0	1	21	0	1161
2020	49	863	11	44	0	1	22	0	990
2021	53	888	9	57	0	1	22	0	1030
2022	45	860	11	80	1	1	13	0	1011
2023	42	868	8	85	1	0	21	0	1025
2024	35	844	10	94	1	0	26	0	1010

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1348	72.6	18.6	31.9
1999	1579	87.5	18.0	29.9
2000	1639	88.7	18.5	27.3
2001	1663	89.7	18.5	34.3
2002	1681	94.3	17.8	30.9
2003	1681	94.3	17.8	30.9
2004	1711	96.8	17.7	45.3
2005	1668	97.2	17.2	40.5
2006	1782	101.2	17.6	48.8
2007	1824	108.7	16.8	52.3
2008	1837	108.8	16.9	57.7
2009	1293	79.1	16.3	65.8
2010	1123	74.5	15.0	73.8
2011	1140	69.9	16.3	78.3
2012	1198	69.0	17.3	80.3
2013	1141	68.0	16.7	84.2
2014	1046	65.7	15.9	85.7
2015	1109	68.0	16.3	98.5
2016	1094	58.0	18.8	99.1
2017	1128	54.0	20.8	99.1
2018	1137	59.6	19.0	99.1
2019	1161	67.1	17.3	99.1
2020	990	63.8	15.5	95.1
2021	1030	55.9	18.4	100
2022	1011	53.2	19.0	n/a
2023	1025	55.8	18.3	100
2024	1010	59.5	16.9	58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1348	72.6	18.6	31.9
1999	1579	87.5	18.0	29.9
2000	1639	88.7	18.5	27.3
2001	1663	89.7	18.5	34.3
2002	1681	94.3	17.8	30.9
2003	1681	94.3	17.8	30.9
2004	1711	96.8	17.7	45.3
2005	1668	97.2	17.2	40.5
2006	1782	101.2	17.6	48.8
2007	1824	108.7	16.8	52.3
2008	1837	108.8	16.9	57.7
2009	1293	79.1	16.3	65.8
2010	1123	74.5	15.0	73.8
2011	1140	69.9	16.3	78.3
2012	1198	69.0	17.3	80.3
2013	1141	68.0	16.7	84.2
2014	1046	65.7	15.9	85.7
2015	1109	68.0	16.3	98.5
2016	1094	58.0	18.8	99.1
2017	1128	54.0	20.8	99.1
2018	1137	59.6	19.0	99.1
2019	1161	67.1	17.3	99.1
2020	990	63.8	15.5	95.1
2021	1030	55.9	18.4	100
2022	1011	53.2	19.0	n/a
2023	1025	55.8	18.3	100
2024	1010	59.5	16.9	58.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westside High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,816 (19.5%)	$7,512 (80.5%)	$9,328
2018	$1,241 (9.1%)	$12,408 (90.9%)	$13,649
2019	$932 (14.8%)	$5,364 (85.2%)	$6,296

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westside High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 400^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 420^th of 442 High schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Westside High School)	14.6	8.8	5.8%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Bibb County)	27.3	18	9.3%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Westside High School)	2.7	2.6	0.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Bibb County)	18.3	8.6	9.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Westside High School)	14.3	11.5	2.8%
End of Course Biology (Bibb County)	26	17.2	8.8%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Westside High School)	3.8	5.3	1.5%
End of Course United States History (Bibb County)	22.8	9.5	13.3%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1161	1025	11.7%
African American	1013	868	14.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	8	38.5%
Hispanic	41	85	107.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	72	42	41.7%
Two or More Races	21	21
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	100%	0.9%

Schools Near Westside High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westside High School	Public	9-12	2851 Heath Rd	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3800	1,010	60	16.9	58.1%	35 (3.5%)	844 (83.6%)	94 (9.3%)	10 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (2.6%)	8.7	426^th of 458 public high schools	7.0%		8.3	420^th of 442 public high schools	5.0%	6	16.3	6.0	6.9	9.1	$6,296	$932	$5,364
Southwest High School	Public	9-12	1775 Williamson Rd	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4459	820	51	16.0	64.6%	16 (2.0%)	763 (93.0%)	29 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.3%)	7.1	435^th of 458 public high schools	5.0%		7.9	423^rd of 442 public high schools	4.3%	12	9.7	6.3	8.3	6.5	$11,218	$1,199	$10,019
Central High School	Public	9-12	2155 Napier Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2292	876	55	15.8	50.8%	44 (5.0%)	764 (87.2%)	36 (4.1%)	9 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.4%)	20.9	353^rd of 458 public high schools	22.9%		19.6	349^th of 442 public high schools	21.0%	4	31.5	12.3	26.8	7.8	$10,583	$958	$9,625
Rutland High School	Public	9-12	6250 Skipper Rd	Macon	31216	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3041	897	54	16.5	34.7%	239 (26.6%)	461 (51.4%)	152 (16.9%)	15 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.1%)	21.1	351^st of 458 public high schools	23.4%		18.7	352^nd of 442 public high schools	20.4%	1	26.3	10.5	29.8	15.6	$11,064	$821	$10,243
Howard High School	Public	9-12	6400 Forsyth Rd	Macon	31210	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-7852	1,133	69	16.3	38.8%	150 (13.2%)	796 (70.3%)	80 (7.1%)	42 (3.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (5.5%)	23.6	333^rd of 458 public high schools	27.3%		21.5	336^th of 442 public high schools	24.0%	3	32.2	28.4	20.3	15.4	$10,167	$1,028	$9,139
Northeast High School	Public	9-12	1646 Upper River Rd	Macon	31211	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4157	790	51	15.5	62.4%	21 (2.7%)	735 (93.0%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.9%)	11.2	416^th of 458 public high schools	9.2%		8.5	419^th of 442 public high schools	5.2%	3	10.3	13.3	20.7	3.5	$12,982	$2,713	$10,269
Macon Youth Development Campus	Public	5-12	4160 Riggins Mill Rd	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 751-3432	19	5	3.8	84.2%	1 (5.3%)	15 (78.9%)	3 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Department of Juvenile Justice Bibb ETC	Public	6-12	4160 Riggins Mill Rd	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(478) 207-1401	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Macon Regional Youth Detention Center	Public	5-12	4164 Riggins Mill Rd	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Department of Juvenile Justice	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 751-3400	16	3	5.3	81.3%	2 (12.5%)	12 (75.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)		0.0
Northside High School	Public	9-12	926 Green St	Warner Robins	31093	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 929-7858	1,935	116	16.6	68.0%	388 (20.1%)	1,106 (57.2%)	280 (14.5%)	39 (2.0%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	118 (6.1%)	26.4	319^th of 458 public high schools	30.3%		25.4	316^th of 442 public high schools	28.5%	3	29.0	29.5	27.8	12.1	$8,803	$641	$8,161

Frequently Asked Questions about Westside High School

What district is Westside High School in?

Bibb County

Is Westside High School a good school?

Westside High School ranks in the bottom 7.0% of Georgia high schools.

What schools feed into Westside High School?

Westside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heritage Elementary School
Elementary : Union Elementary School
Elementary : Veterans Elementary School
Middle : Weaver Middle School

How many students attend Westside High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,010 students attended Westside High School.

What is the racial makeup of Westside High School?

Students at Westside High School are 84% African American, 9% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% Two or more races.

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