Westside High School is a public high school located in Macon, Georgia, United States. The school opened in 1997 and serves grades 9 through 12. It is the largest school in the Bibb County School District.
Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, Westside High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westside High School serves the northwest part of Macon, GA, covering an area of approximately 30.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westside High School's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,013 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2111 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Seminoles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westside High School's ranking?
Westside High School is ranked #2111 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Westside High School often compared to?
Westside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard High School, Southwest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westside High School?
The graduation rate of Westside High School is 85%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
1,013 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Westside High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westside High School?
Westside High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside High School offer ?
Westside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Bibb County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Many interesting art courses to choose from as well as science! High level classes offered as well as AP and college connections. If you can get over the fact that you are amongst a few stragglers and bums, you should have no trouble excelling as one of many elite students at Westside.
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